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DA12 TWP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,415 mi
Last recorded197,415 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 197,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 186,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 154,181 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,429 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 99,429 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,013 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 91,913 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,374 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 85,925 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,215 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,215 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2017 63,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,173 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,259 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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DA12 TWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DA12 TWP, 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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DA12 TWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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