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P10 DSX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,033 mi
Last recorded222,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 DSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 222,033 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 218,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 218,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 200,002 miles

both front wish bone rear bushes cracking

slight leak n/s/f inner c.v boot

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Aug 2020 192,841 miles

Offside Front d,l,r lamp n/w

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

play & knocking in steering rack

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake

Fail 24 Aug 2020 192,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front d,l,r lamp n/w

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 20 Feb 2020 184,002 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 184,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,982 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S STEERING RACK ARM JOINT -- O/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,766 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 148,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 132,497 miles

surface cracks in both front wishbone rear bushes

surface cracks in o/s/f outer c.v boot

very slight play in n/s/r a/r/b link

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,519 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

very slight wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,172 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,800 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P10 DSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P10 DSX, 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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P10 DSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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