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DJ07 ALY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ07 ALY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 139,319 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 139,245 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sensors broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 128,748 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,098 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,376 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,174 miles

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

Nearside Front has a cut to sidewall but not

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & feathered

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,774 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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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DJ07 ALY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DJ07 ALY, 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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DJ07 ALY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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