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DF12 YGO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,890 mi
Last recorded197,890 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 197,890 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 188,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 180,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 174,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 169,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,931 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Windscreen scored

Pass 12 Oct 2018 139,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 125,771 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 109,766 miles

Engine and Under Covers Fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre Excessive Worn on INNER

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 109,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine and Under Covers Fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre Excessive Worn on INNER

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 YGO registered?

DF12 YGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is DF12 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 YGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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