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DU62 MDJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 MDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 46,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,341 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 45,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45 R17 94W Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 94W inner tread pattern worn and distorted - original tyre date stamped 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 94W inner tread pattern worn and distorted - original tyre date stamped 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces heavily corroded - Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,582 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,171 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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 MDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 DU62 MDJ, 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 DU62 MDJ registered?

DU62 MDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DU62 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 MDJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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