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DU12 DYF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,850 mi
Last recorded130,850 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,850 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 130,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,403 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 119,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,905 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,905 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,559 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LARGE CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,503 miles

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIMIMUM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,731 miles

too clean to register on smoke test

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,388 miles

Both rear tyres starting to step on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,641 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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DU12 DYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DU12 DYF, 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 DU12 DYF registered?

DU12 DYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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