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SD12 DCV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,688 mi
Last recorded106,688 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 106,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,626 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 100,622 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 92,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17/94y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cracking on tread /235/45/17/94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 66,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,950 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,701 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,664 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r doors hinges stiff

Fail 21 Mar 2016 33,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and n/s/r doors hinges stiff

n/s/r brake disc bad grooves pitting and wear

Fail 19 Mar 2015 27,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 DCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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