2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VN12 XST
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 193,415 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 XST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 193,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 XST 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 (VN12 XST) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
VN12 XST Mileage History
- 29/07/2024182,680 mi
- 30/07/2024182,680 mi
- 24/07/2025188,158 mi+5,478 mi
- 25/07/2025188,160 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/2026193,415 mi+5,255 mi
Average of roughly 5,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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