2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Diesel · ML12 SWJ
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 109,622 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML12 SWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 109,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML12 SWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (ML12 SWJ) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ML12 SWJ Mileage History
- 23/05/202486,476 mi
- 31/03/202597,196 mi+10,720 mi
- 01/04/202597,196 mi
- 29/04/2026109,622 mi+12,426 mi
- 29/04/2026109,622 mi
Average of roughly 11,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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