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DG12 TMZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 TMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 129,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 96,711 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,810 miles

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

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 75,479 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,006 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,286 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,286 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,935 miles

low washer fluid warning light on-washers working at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,916 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,707 miles

Engine trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,052 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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DG12 TMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 DG12 TMZ, 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 DG12 TMZ registered?

DG12 TMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 TMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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