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DF12 PDX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 136,091 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

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

Fail 5 May 2026 136,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

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

Pass 8 May 2025 115,726 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 115,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 103,814 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 94,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 87,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front outer tyrewall damaged low on tread

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked / very heavily worn on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,985 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 PDX 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 DF12 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is DF12 PDX safe to buy?

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