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SY12 XDH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,964 mi
Last recorded176,964 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 176,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 168,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 158,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 158,016 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 147,342 miles

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2022 133,584 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 3 Apr 2021 123,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,504 miles

Emissions tested and met, too clean to record on DSM.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,504 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions tested and met, too clean to record on DSM.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,010 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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SY12 XDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SY12 XDH, 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 SY12 XDH registered?

SY12 XDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SY12 XDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 XDH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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