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EX12 ABU

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 94,002 miles on the clock, averaging 4,885 miles per year, well below 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 EX12 ABU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,885

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,345
Average per year4,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX12 ABU 40k54k67k81k94k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage91,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage89,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage86,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage84,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage81,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
PASS
Mileage80,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage76,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage70,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,629 miles
Since last MOT+10,833 miles
PASS
Mileage59,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage49,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage40,227 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

RegistrationEX12 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EX12 ABU

What car is EX12 ABU?

EX12 ABU is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EX12 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for EX12 ABU was 94,002 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX12 ABU passed its MOT?

EX12 ABU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is EX12 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX12 ABU 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 EX12 ABU?

EX12 ABU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.