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SD12 DBX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,403 mi
Last recorded160,403 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 160,403 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Fail 9 Feb 2026 160,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 24 Jan 2025 153,663 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 153,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 145,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 137,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 102,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 29,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,260 miles

Nearside Front Wiper slightly torn at edges but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,869 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 20,869 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper at o/s (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,316 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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SD12 DBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD12 DBX, 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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SD12 DBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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