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DU12 DZA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,099 mi
Last recorded169,099 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 169,099 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 169,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 157,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 153,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,833 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 139,359 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 139,358 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))

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 120,613 miles

Offside drivers belt has poor retraction

front daytime running lights inoperative

rear pads are worn

service due displayed

Fail 28 May 2020 120,601 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to exposed cords 235/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside drivers belt has poor retraction

front daytime running lights inoperative

rear pads are worn

service due displayed

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nial - offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres on 3mm

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 DZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU12 DZA, 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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DU12 DZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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