2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · ST12 DFU
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 122,829 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST12 DFU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 122,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST12 DFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (ST12 DFU) between April 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ST12 DFU Mileage History
- 14/04/201529,615 mi
- 21/09/201530,195 mi+580 mi
- 31/08/201641,913 mi+11,718 mi
- 16/09/201758,392 mi+16,479 mi
- 16/09/201758,392 mi
- 04/09/201867,159 mi+8,767 mi
- 04/09/201867,159 mi
- 28/08/201978,181 mi+11,022 mi
- 17/08/202087,343 mi+9,162 mi
- 07/04/202194,964 mi+7,621 mi
- 08/04/202194,964 mi
- 03/05/2022104,933 mi+9,969 mi
- 03/05/2022104,933 mi
- 18/04/2023108,147 mi+3,214 mi
- 18/04/2023108,147 mi
- 25/09/2024116,876 mi+8,729 mi
- 25/09/2024116,876 mi
- 18/09/2025120,229 mi+3,353 mi
- 18/09/2025120,229 mi
- 07/09/2026122,829 mi+2,600 mi
- 07/09/2026122,829 mi
Average of roughly 8,177 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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