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RJ12 GZE

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 161,161 miles on the clock, averaging 12,478 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 RJ12 GZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,478

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 reading161,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,651
Average per year12,478
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 GZE 57k83k109k135k161k '15'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,161 miles
Since last MOT+11,651 miles
PASS
Mileage149,510 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,385 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage140,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage132,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
Mileage123,459 miles
Since last MOT+111,110 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,349 miles
PASS
Mileage114,256 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,225 miles
Since last MOT+24,911 miles
PASS
Mileage89,314 miles
Since last MOT+16,013 miles
PASS
Mileage73,301 miles
Since last MOT+16,204 miles
PASS
Mileage57,097 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

RegistrationRJ12 GZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 GZE

What car is RJ12 GZE?

RJ12 GZE is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 GZE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 GZE was 161,161 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 GZE passed its MOT?

RJ12 GZE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2023.

Is RJ12 GZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 GZE 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 RJ12 GZE?

RJ12 GZE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.