2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RF12 RDZ
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 123,273 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 RDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 123,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 RDZ 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 (RF12 RDZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RF12 RDZ Mileage History
- 30/09/2023104,424 mi
- 21/10/2024110,105 mi+5,681 mi
- 22/10/2024110,125 mi+20 mi
- 20/10/2025123,273 mi+13,148 mi
- 20/10/2025123,273 mi
Average of roughly 9,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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