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DE12 PFU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 PFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,802 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes perished / slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,002 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes perished / slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,147 miles

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

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

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

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

oil low / coolant low..

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,332 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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DE12 PFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

DE12 PFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is DE12 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 PFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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