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DEZ 8801

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,577 mi
Last recorded198,577 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8801
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 198,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 188,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 177,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 168,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 158,101 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre 2/2.5 mm o/s/r tyre 3mm close to legal limits

Fail 22 Oct 2021 158,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre tread 2/2.5 mm o/s/f tyre 3mm getting close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2020 151,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 146,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 146,252 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres saw toothed inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,425 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear shock absorbers damp

n/s/r tyre inner edge distorting

Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear shock absorbers damp

n/s/r tyre inner edge distorting

rear washer inop

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,607 miles

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,205 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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DEZ 8801 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEZ 8801, 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 DEZ 8801 registered?

DEZ 8801 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is DEZ 8801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 8801 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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