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V12 DSE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 DSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 145,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 144,130 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2026 119,082 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres.235/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 137,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 105,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,104 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 92,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm - low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 3.5mm - low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,260 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V12 DSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V12 DSE, 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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V12 DSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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