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DF12 VUK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,235 mi
Last recorded107,235 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low+starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 107,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded at spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low+starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 105,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread+nail in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner edge+cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 97,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded in centre at spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low+cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low+cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,942 miles

all tyres cracking between tread

bonnet catch seizing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit+starting to wear out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VUK 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 85.7%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

DF12 VUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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