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DN12 URE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,209 mi
Last recorded128,209 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 URE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 128,209 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 128,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 125,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 120,257 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,216 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,617 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 102,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 91,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,984 miles

front lower suspension bushes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,438 miles

front tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 7 May 2015 21,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads low[edges]

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 URE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 URE, 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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DN12 URE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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