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DA12 URU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,720 mi
Last recorded196,720 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 URU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 196,720 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 196,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 192,162 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 175,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 167,409 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 167,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 160,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s headlamp blurred but not affecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Puncture repair

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 148,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 142,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 142,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front lower clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,320 miles

front brake discs inner brake surface edges corroded and pitted

full under vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components

rear brake discs surface edges corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 URU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URU, 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 URU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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