2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RJ12 OVM
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 98,078 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ12 OVM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 98,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ12 OVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (RJ12 OVM) between July 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 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: Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
RJ12 OVM Mileage History
- 21/07/201546,452 mi
- 21/07/201546,452 mi
- 06/09/201650,347 mi+3,895 mi
- 25/09/201755,520 mi+5,173 mi
- 13/11/201859,376 mi+3,856 mi
- 12/11/201962,899 mi+3,523 mi
- 12/11/202067,190 mi+4,291 mi
- 11/11/202171,631 mi+4,441 mi
- 04/11/202275,642 mi+4,011 mi
- 06/11/202380,882 mi+5,240 mi
- 06/11/202487,236 mi+6,354 mi
- 06/11/202487,237 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/202592,552 mi+5,315 mi
- 14/11/202592,553 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202698,078 mi+5,525 mi
Average of roughly 4,594 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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