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DE12 BLF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,772 mi
Last recorded101,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 101,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,346 miles

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

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,199 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2021 73,199 miles

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

both rear brake discs have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,343 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,558 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 43,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 25,648 miles

emissions too low to measure

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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DE12 BLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DE12 BLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 BLF registered?

DE12 BLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DE12 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BLF shows 14 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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