2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RE62 ABV
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 169,504 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE62 ABV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 169,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RE62 ABV Mileage History
- 09/09/201543,727 mi
- 22/08/201663,474 mi+19,747 mi
- 17/08/201784,784 mi+21,310 mi
- 08/08/2018105,790 mi+21,006 mi
- 19/08/2019128,270 mi+22,480 mi
- 18/03/2021139,544 mi+11,274 mi
- 18/03/2021139,544 mi
- 28/02/2022150,206 mi+10,662 mi
- 13/03/2023155,596 mi+5,390 mi
- 25/03/2024160,876 mi+5,280 mi
- 24/03/2025165,371 mi+4,495 mi
- 08/04/2026169,504 mi+4,133 mi
Average of roughly 11,889 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
RE62 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (RE62 ABV) between September 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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