2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · YX12 XDV
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 147,467 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX12 XDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 147,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX12 XDV 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 (YX12 XDV) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm corroded to excess,, dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YX12 XDV Mileage History
- 21/08/2024133,887 mi
- 21/08/2024133,889 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/2025147,052 mi+13,163 mi
- 09/09/2025147,056 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/2026147,467 mi+411 mi
Average of roughly 6,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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