2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VN12 FDG
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 138,525 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN12 FDG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 138,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VN12 FDG Mileage History
- 18/03/2022134,549 mi
- 18/09/2023136,063 mi+1,514 mi
- 10/05/2025138,525 mi+2,462 mi
Average of roughly 1,264 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VN12 FDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (VN12 FDG) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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