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BL12 VLF

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 198,431 miles on the clock, averaging 14,826 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for potential patterns not qualifying as for cfgb.

MOT & Mileage History for BL12 VLF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
198,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
14,826

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year14,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL12 VLF 42k81k120k159k198k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,431 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,158 miles
PASS
Mileage186,269 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage175,075 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,779 miles
PASS
Mileage163,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,287 miles
Since last MOT+11,626 miles
PASS
Mileage151,661 miles
Since last MOT+22,737 miles
PASS
Mileage128,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,924 miles
Since last MOT+22,300 miles
PASS
Mileage106,624 miles
Since last MOT+26,469 miles
PASS
Mileage80,155 miles
Since last MOT+11,981 miles
PASS
Mileage68,174 miles
Since last MOT+19,847 miles
PASS
Mileage48,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage44,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage42,023 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BL12 VLF

What car is BL12 VLF?

BL12 VLF is a silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL12 VLF?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 VLF was 198,431 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 VLF passed its MOT?

BL12 VLF has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is BL12 VLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL12 VLF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL12 VLF?

BL12 VLF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.