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DE12 YOC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

211,241 mi
Last recorded211,241 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 211,241 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 208,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 204,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 199,794 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 189,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 175,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 161,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 130,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 109,837 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 91,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,351 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 YOC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

DE12 YOC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is DE12 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YOC 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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