MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Handbrake switch damaged and hard to use
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn to inner edge and on limits recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn to inner edge and on limits recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
TPMS light on at test
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Handbrake switch damaged and hard to use
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn to inner edge and on limits recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn to inner edge and on limits recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
TPMS light on at test
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Under trays fitted
under trays fitted
under trays fitted covering underside of vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS12 VDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 VDE, 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
How do I check the history of DS12 VDE?
You can check the full history of DS12 VDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DS12 VDE registered?
DS12 VDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 June 2012.
Is DS12 VDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS12 VDE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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