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DU05 FEU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

373,297 mi
Last recorded373,297 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 373,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2025 346,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 357,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 357,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 291,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 337,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 257,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 313,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 225,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f steering rack gator has small clip missing

Fail 29 Sep 2022 225,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f steering rack gator has small clip missing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 291,365 miles

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 265,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 254,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 237,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 210,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 210,012 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,405 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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DU05 FEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU05 FEU, 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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DU05 FEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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