2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · SD62 MXL
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 129,987 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD62 MXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 129,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD62 MXL 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 (SD62 MXL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
SD62 MXL Mileage History
- 26/09/2023114,730 mi
- 23/09/2024122,135 mi+7,405 mi
- 25/09/2024122,141 mi+6 mi
- 23/09/2025129,982 mi+7,841 mi
- 26/09/2025129,987 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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