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EX12 ACO

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 127,480 miles on the clock, averaging 8,707 miles per year, around 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 ACO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,480
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
8,707

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,610
Average per year8,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX12 ACO 34k58k81k104k127k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage117,870 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,855 miles
Since last MOT+11,070 miles
PASS
Mileage106,785 miles
Since last MOT+12,055 miles
PASS
Mileage94,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage90,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage83,765 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage79,293 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage70,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,130 miles
PASS
Mileage60,423 miles
Since last MOT+9,801 miles
PASS
Mileage50,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage41,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage34,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,442 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 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EX12 ACO

What car is EX12 ACO?

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

What is the mileage of EX12 ACO?

The last recorded mileage for EX12 ACO was 127,480 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX12 ACO passed its MOT?

EX12 ACO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is EX12 ACO ULEZ compliant?

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

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