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SK12 DVN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 DVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 116,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 114,557 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms = rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fadded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi hose onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexi hose onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 104,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 100,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,889 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,190 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,115 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 28,022 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended not operating fog lamp (1.9.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 16,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades torn

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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SK12 DVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SK12 DVN, 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 SK12 DVN registered?

SK12 DVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SK12 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 DVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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