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W28 DMR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

146,788 mi
Last recorded146,788 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 DMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 146,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 134,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,110 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,887 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 125,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 3 Oct 2023 108,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 111,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,087 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,476 miles

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

engine undertray partially adrift

n/s and o/s/r tyre walls are damaged, no cord visable

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,414 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 66,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,619 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald edge and cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald edges cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,240 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,344 miles

nearside front jacking point block missing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,672 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 48,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,299 miles

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

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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W28 DMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 W28 DMR, 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 W28 DMR registered?

W28 DMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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