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DF12 EFS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 123,305 miles

both front headlights hazed

Fail 10 Sep 2026 122,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Pass 15 Aug 2025 116,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear pan arm corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 109,047 miles

Central Front exhaust silencer clamp corroded - system secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,652 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe/clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera + air freshener

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,598 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 97,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,813 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 83,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear void bush splitting and bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear void bush splitting and bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, also slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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 EFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFS, 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 DF12 EFS registered?

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

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