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DT04 DNB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,025 mi
Last recorded127,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,310 miles

Central Rear Exhaust centre joint corroded and loose

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,604 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 97,596 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,102 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 85,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,550 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,550 miles

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

Central Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall has section of tyre rim protector missing. No cords shown.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall has cut no cords shown

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep sidewall damage (cords not showing)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,637 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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DT04 DNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DT04 DNB, 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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DT04 DNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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