2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · PE12 LGC
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 164,636 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE12 LGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 164,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE12 LGC 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 (PE12 LGC) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PE12 LGC Mileage History
- 10/04/2024150,370 mi
- 15/04/2024150,383 mi+13 mi
- 28/03/2025157,086 mi+6,703 mi
- 29/03/2025157,105 mi+19 mi
- 27/03/2026164,636 mi+7,531 mi
Average of roughly 7,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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