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RF12 BYH

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 163,112 miles on the clock, averaging 10,703 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 RF12 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2015
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,703

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year89
Average per year10,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF12 BYH 81k102k122k143k163k '15'23'21

Check RF12 BYH

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,112 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage160,695 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,673 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,639 miles
Since last MOT+25,276 miles
PASS
Mileage135,363 miles
Since last MOT+21,873 miles
PASS
Mileage113,490 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,481 miles
Since last MOT+32,092 miles
PASS
Mileage81,389 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,388 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

RegistrationRF12 BYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RF12 BYH

What car is RF12 BYH?

RF12 BYH is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RF12 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for RF12 BYH was 163,112 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF12 BYH passed its MOT?

RF12 BYH has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2023.

Is RF12 BYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF12 BYH 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 RF12 BYH?

RF12 BYH is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.