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DA12 TZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,078 mi
Last recorded176,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 176,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 165,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,098 miles

all 4 tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads low (3.5.1g)

unable to do emissions test due to limitor

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,319 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,319 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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 TZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 TZL, 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 DA12 TZL registered?

DA12 TZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is DA12 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 TZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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