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S20 MDJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,472 mi
Last recorded171,472 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 MDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 171,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 167,218 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 156,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 152,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 143,323 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both/ on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 133,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 125,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S20 MDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S20 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 S20 MDJ registered?

S20 MDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is S20 MDJ safe to buy?

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