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DP12 AWZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 AWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 79,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 79,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,171 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly in tread area 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 37,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,971 miles

0% emissions --no printout

engine covers and undertrays restrict full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,518 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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DP12 AWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 DP12 AWZ, 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 DP12 AWZ registered?

DP12 AWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is DP12 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 AWZ 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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