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FV12 VZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 220,420 miles on the clock, averaging 65,057 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 FV12 VZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2014
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
65,057

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 reading220,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year104,687
Average per year65,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 VZL 59k99k139k180k220k '14'17'16

Check FV12 VZL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,420 miles
Since last MOT+104,687 miles
PASS
Mileage115,733 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,725 miles
Since last MOT+19,039 miles
PASS
Mileage96,686 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,682 miles
Since last MOT+13,300 miles
PASS
Mileage83,382 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,380 miles
Since last MOT+19,356 miles
PASS
Mileage64,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage58,513 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (2010–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FV12 VZL

What car is FV12 VZL?

FV12 VZL is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FV12 VZL?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 VZL was 220,420 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 VZL passed its MOT?

FV12 VZL has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2017.

Is FV12 VZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV12 VZL 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 FV12 VZL?

FV12 VZL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.