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DIW 272

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Grey Gas bi-fuel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

306,506 mi
Last recorded306,506 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 272
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 306,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 287,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 269,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 250,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 236,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 236,414 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 203,199 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 202,662 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 169,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 160,171 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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DIW 272 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIW 272, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DIW 272 registered?

DIW 272 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is DIW 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 272 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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