2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · NJ10 KEV
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 138,172 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ10 KEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 138,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ10 KEV 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 (NJ10 KEV) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
NJ10 KEV Mileage History
- 30/09/2022122,969 mi
- 04/10/2023127,018 mi+4,049 mi
- 25/09/2024130,982 mi+3,964 mi
- 30/09/2025134,812 mi+3,830 mi
- 29/09/2026138,172 mi+3,360 mi
Average of roughly 3,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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