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DA12 URJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,595 mi
Last recorded203,595 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 URJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 203,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 203,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 190,901 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 176,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 163,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 153,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,494 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 143,494 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 115,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 98,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 85,784 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 85,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DA12 URJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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