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CY12 DDN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 DDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 89,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,174 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,958 miles

Rear x2 Tyres showing slight wear inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres showing wear inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 39,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,041 miles

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

Offside Front Inner shoulder of tyre worn but not to an extent which exposes the cords

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,161 miles

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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CY12 DDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 CY12 DDN, 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 CY12 DDN registered?

CY12 DDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CY12 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 DDN 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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