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DS12 EYB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,750 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens condensed

Offside Rear lamp lens has a slight damage /cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear rear coil springs rusted

Rear suspension components rusted

both front tyres tread has a slight cracks

front and rear bumper hasa slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2026 74,750 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens condensed

Offside Rear lamp lens has a slight damage /cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear rear coil springs rusted

Rear suspension components rusted

both front tyres tread has a slight cracks

front and rear bumper hasa slight damage

tpms light on

Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,947 miles

Front Windscreen damaged/has a chip

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

Rear Registration plate damaged/cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,380 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated/ cracked

slight body work damage to nearside wheel arch area

Fail 12 Feb 2024 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated/ cracked

slight body work damage to nearside wheel arch area

Pass 18 Feb 2023 67,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,098 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 66,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,117 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear disc corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear reg plate has a slight damage+cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2020 63,379 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear reg plate has a slight damage+cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,786 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,123 miles

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

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

fas not detected

Fail 13 Feb 2018 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

fas not detected

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,006 miles

child seats fitted offside and nearside (rear seatbelt) not fully tested

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 14 Feb 2017 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall has a deep cut (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side wall has a deep tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low

child seats fitted offside and nearside (rear seatbelt) not fully tested

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,536 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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DS12 EYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS12 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

DS12 EYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for DS12 EYB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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