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DS12 VDG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,591 mi
Last recorded204,591 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 204,591 miles

front no plate damaged slightly

front tyres close to wear indicators

rear sub-frame corroded

slight oil leak

slight play offside front inner rack end

Fail 19 Dec 2025 204,591 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front no plate damaged slightly

front tyres close to wear indicators

rear sub-frame corroded

slight oil leak

slight play offside front inner rack end

Pass 12 Dec 2024 188,585 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

gearbox oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear sub frame corroded

washer fluid low

Fail 4 Dec 2024 188,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front no plate slightly damaged

gearbox oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear sub frame corroded

washer fluid low

Pass 21 Dec 2023 177,530 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front discs slightly corroded

front no plate damaged slightly

gearbox oil leak

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

nearside front shock leaking slightly

offside front drl inop

rear arb links slightly worn

Fail 21 Dec 2023 177,530 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front discs slightly corroded

front no plate damaged slightly

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside front rear lower suspension arm bushes worn

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

nearside front shock leaking slightly

offside front drl inop

rear arb links slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2023 177,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic guards on underbody

o/s/f seat belt poor operation

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension heavily rusted

bonnet catch stiff

o/s dlr not working

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

underbody very dirty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 165,492 miles

alternator belt perished

excessively dirty underneath

front inner discs badly corroded and worn

front no plate damaged

front shocks leaking slightly

nearside and offside front rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

offside drl not working

rear brake pads worn thin

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 165,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

alternator belt perished

excessively dirty underneath

front inner discs badly corroded and worn

front no plate damaged

front shocks leaking slightly

nearside and offside front rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

offside drl not working

rear brake pads worn thin

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,689 miles

front inner brake discs badly corroded

front no plate damaged

front, rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

nearside front shock leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside drl inop

rear pads worn thin

underneath excessively dirty

Fail 2 Nov 2021 155,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front inner brake discs badly corroded

front no plate damaged

front, rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

nearside front shock leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside drl inop

rear pads worn thin

underneath excessively dirty

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise on damage to front number plate

advise on slight damage to o/s headlamp

Fail 12 Oct 2020 148,581 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise on damage to front number plate

advise on slight damage to o/s headlamp

Pass 7 Oct 2019 140,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 126,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,571 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 VDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDG, 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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DS12 VDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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