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DE12 XRD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,675 mi
Last recorded60,675 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,641 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,053 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

not all components could be checked due to undertrays being fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs are worn to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,668 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,439 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 XRD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

DE12 XRD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DE12 XRD safe to buy?

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