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DE12 TGN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,992 mi
Last recorded154,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 154,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adv Both Front Headlamps Getting Poor Light Output/Beam Image....... (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv Front Registration Plate Getting Poor Condition........... (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Slight Wear To Both Rear Tyres Wearing To Inner Tracks........... (5.2.3 (e))

Strongly Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components Including Rear Lower Suspension Arms.............

Fail 22 Jul 2026 154,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Leaking.......... (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adv Both Front Headlamps Getting Poor Light Output/Beam Image....... (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv Front Registration Plate Getting Poor Condition........... (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Slight Wear To Both Rear Tyres Wearing To Inner Tracks........... (5.2.3 (e))

Strongly Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components Including Rear Lower Suspension Arms.............

Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,640 miles

Front suspension component heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm heavily undersealed

Offside Rear suspension arm heavily undersealed

rear subframe include mounting heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 105,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 98,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 94,201 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,169 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 86,432 miles

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

emissions tested, not detected by smokehead

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 TGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 TGN, 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 DE12 TGN registered?

DE12 TGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 TGN safe to buy?

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