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DS12 VCU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,894 mi
Last recorded167,894 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 167,894 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 167,881 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 163,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 155,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 150,235 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 146,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 141,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 132,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 120,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,896 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 1 Sep 2017 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake cap missing

small chip in screen

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,629 miles

screen chipped

Pass 29 May 2015 68,567 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS12 VCU registered?

DS12 VCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DS12 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 VCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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