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DU62 FTF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,242 mi
Last recorded178,242 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 FTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 178,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 162,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 147,753 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and have cuts to tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 147,753 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and have cuts to tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 108,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,324 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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DU62 FTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU62 FTF, 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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DU62 FTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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