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DE12 YMO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

200,633 mi
Last recorded200,633 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 200,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 182,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 172,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 169,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 153,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,618 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,447 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,515 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,287 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,015 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 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 YMO, 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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DE12 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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