2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · RE12 EKP
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 125,933 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE12 EKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 125,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RE12 EKP Mileage History
- 26/11/2024117,343 mi
- 26/11/2024117,343 mi
- 13/11/2025125,932 mi+8,589 mi
- 03/12/2025125,933 mi+1 mi
- 03/12/2025125,933 mi
Average of roughly 8,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE12 EKP 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 (RE12 EKP) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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