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VE12 DYH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

497,939 mi
Last recorded497,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 DYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 497,939 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 452,017 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 415,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 379,733 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 342,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively small lip on front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 299,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 266,239 miles

Emissions too low to test

Pass 31 May 2019 225,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 171,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 120,133 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,254 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 82,254 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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

Pass 28 May 2015 58,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VE12 DYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VE12 DYH, 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 VE12 DYH registered?

VE12 DYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VE12 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 DYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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