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DS12 XMY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,195 mi
Last recorded165,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 165,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,967 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 120,936 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,351 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 1.6min (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 1,6 min (4.1.E.1)

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

DS12 XMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DS12 XMY safe to buy?

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