2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WP61 BFM
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 234,786 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WP61 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 234,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WP61 BFM Mileage History
- 05/07/2024220,898 mi
- 04/07/2025229,600 mi+8,702 mi
- 04/07/2025229,600 mi
- 25/06/2026234,782 mi+5,182 mi
- 26/06/2026234,786 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP61 BFM 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 (WP61 BFM) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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