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DN12 FVW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

273,810 mi
Last recorded273,810 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 273,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 260,622 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 260,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 245,072 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2023 236,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 236,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 231,423 miles

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

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

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

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

n.s.r. door and wing damaged

Pass 17 May 2021 224,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 209,138 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nsf and Osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Body work slightly damaged

Offside Daytime running light warning displayed on dash.

Pass 20 May 2019 187,333 miles

Daytime running light warning indicator on dash.

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

Nearside Rear door has damage

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

Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 May 2018 164,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 152,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 152,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 230,086 miles

o/s/f running light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2016 221,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front console bushes cracked and perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2016 198,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,688 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,583 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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DN12 FVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN12 FVW, 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 DN12 FVW registered?

DN12 FVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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