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DS12 MVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,653 mi
Last recorded146,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 146,653 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 146,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 133,161 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 109,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 67,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose in places

Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,866 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,808 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 MVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

DS12 MVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is DS12 MVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 MVD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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