2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · X20 MCN
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 157,561 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X20 MCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 157,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X20 MCN 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 (X20 MCN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X20 MCN Mileage History
- 31/03/2023135,984 mi
- 10/04/2024144,798 mi+8,814 mi
- 10/04/2024144,798 mi
- 20/03/2025152,106 mi+7,308 mi
- 11/03/2026157,561 mi+5,455 mi
Average of roughly 7,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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