2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · Y27 MAC
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 69,513 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y27 MAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 69,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y27 MAC 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 (Y27 MAC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Y27 MAC Mileage History
- 19/10/202258,528 mi
- 18/10/202362,514 mi+3,986 mi
- 24/10/202466,059 mi+3,545 mi
- 17/10/202569,513 mi+3,454 mi
- 17/10/202569,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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