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PF12 TYD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,453 mi
Last recorded117,453 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 110,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,668 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Fail 27 Jul 2023 104,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,081 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald and worn inner edge,slight wear outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Fail 25 Jul 2022 95,081 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective faulty ,bonnet will not secure shut (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently taped closed (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre bald and worn inner edge,slight wear outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,297 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,167 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,079 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 1 Jun 2019 71,909 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective suspect cause of damage to screen (3.4 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,294 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,575 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,575 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear brake discs

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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PF12 TYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF12 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF12 TYD registered?

PF12 TYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is PF12 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 TYD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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