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VU12 ZDM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,805 mi
Last recorded184,805 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 184,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear various components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 184,625 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear various components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 182,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2024 168,486 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 168,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 156,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 140,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD WEARING THIN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM ON INNER 3/4 OF TREAD AND BALD IN INNER EDGDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHT UNBONDING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 134,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD WEARING THIN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM ON INNER 3/4 OF TREAD AND BALD IN INNER EDGDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHT UNBONDING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower front wishbone, rear bush has play in bush

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

Offside Front Lower front wishbone, rear bush has play in bush

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,988 miles

front reg slight deterioration

front tyres well worn inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

rear discs bad pitting

Fail 1 Mar 2016 65,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front reg slight deterioration

front tyres well worn inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

rear discs bad pitting

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,009 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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VU12 ZDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 VU12 ZDM, 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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VU12 ZDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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