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DA12 RKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 181,118 miles on the clock, averaging 9,055 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 DA12 RKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2015
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,055

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,860
Average per year9,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 RKN 108k126k145k163k181k '15'23'19

Check DA12 RKN

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,860 miles
PASS
Mileage171,258 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage160,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,587 miles
PASS
Mileage150,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage140,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage136,395 miles
Since last MOT+14,334 miles
PASS
Mileage122,061 miles
Since last MOT+13,952 miles
PASS
Mileage108,109 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

RegistrationDA12 RKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 RKN

What car is DA12 RKN?

DA12 RKN is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 RKN?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 RKN was 181,118 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 RKN passed its MOT?

DA12 RKN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jun 2023.

Is DA12 RKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA12 RKN 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 DA12 RKN?

DA12 RKN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.