2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VA12 PBO
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/08/2012. Recorded mileage 159,001 miles. MOT valid until 07/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
VA12 PBO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 159,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VA12 PBO Mileage History
- 03/08/201556,644 mi
- 25/07/201675,547 mi+18,903 mi
- 22/08/201791,690 mi+16,143 mi
- 14/09/2018107,498 mi+15,808 mi
- 10/09/2019123,394 mi+15,896 mi
- 13/09/2019123,573 mi+179 mi
- 01/10/2020136,276 mi+12,703 mi
- 04/10/2021139,595 mi+3,319 mi
- 03/10/2022143,328 mi+3,733 mi
- 08/11/2023148,363 mi+5,035 mi
- 30/10/2024153,131 mi+4,768 mi
- 23/10/2025159,001 mi+5,870 mi
Average of roughly 10,013 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
VA12 PBO 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 (VA12 PBO) between August 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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