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C10 DEJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,070 mi
Last recorded37,070 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 DEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 37,070 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 33,710 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 30,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 26,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 11,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,867 miles

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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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C10 DEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C10 DEJ, 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 C10 DEJ registered?

C10 DEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is C10 DEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 DEJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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