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DF12 EBA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,202 mi
Last recorded193,202 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 193,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,959 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,824 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 132,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in n/s lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,289 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in n/s lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 90,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,253 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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DF12 EBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF12 EBA, 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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DF12 EBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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