2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WJ12 RHF
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 183,096 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 RHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 183,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 RHF 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 (WJ12 RHF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WJ12 RHF Mileage History
- 23/08/2023160,050 mi
- 27/08/2024164,580 mi+4,530 mi
- 18/08/2025171,457 mi+6,877 mi
- 18/08/2025171,458 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2026183,096 mi+11,638 mi
Average of roughly 7,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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