2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · ND12 PVX
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 320,074 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 320,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND12 PVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 320,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND12 PVX 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 (ND12 PVX) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ND12 PVX Mileage History
- 27/05/2022213,235 mi
- 06/06/2023258,293 mi+45,058 mi
- 15/06/2024304,848 mi+46,555 mi
- 19/06/2025320,074 mi+15,226 mi
- 19/06/2025320,074 mi
Average of roughly 34,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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