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DS12 ERU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,530 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge, close to cords

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body and engine trims fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,003 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges feathered

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,666 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 ERU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS12 ERU, 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 DS12 ERU registered?

DS12 ERU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DS12 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 ERU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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