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227D670

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,607 mi
Last recorded242,607 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D670
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 242,607 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 242,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 223,201 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Jul 2023 202,960 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 181,785 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 164,770 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 154,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,075 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,695 miles

Emissions Could Not Be Detected 0.05

Fail 29 Jun 2018 128,655 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Pads Wearing Thin On Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions Could Not Be Detected 0.05

Headlamp aim too low OS & NS (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,173 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 97,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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227D670 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 227D670, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 227D670 registered?

227D670 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is 227D670 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 227D670 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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