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DA12 DKY

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 243,105 miles on the clock, averaging 19,133 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for potential patterns not qualifying as for cfgb.

MOT & Mileage History for DA12 DKY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
243,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
19,133

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading243,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year19,133
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA12 DKY 43k93k143k193k243k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage243,105 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage243,099 miles
Since last MOT+26,562 miles
PASS
Mileage216,537 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,530 miles
Since last MOT+23,625 miles
PASS
Mileage192,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,905 miles
Since last MOT+23,682 miles
PASS
Mileage169,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,223 miles
Since last MOT+24,695 miles
PASS
Mileage144,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,528 miles
Since last MOT+19,375 miles
PASS
Mileage125,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,153 miles
Since last MOT+29,042 miles
PASS
Mileage96,111 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,110 miles
Since last MOT+24,016 miles
PASS
Mileage72,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage62,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage53,605 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage43,319 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 DKY

What car is DA12 DKY?

DA12 DKY is a grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 DKY?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 DKY was 243,105 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 DKY passed its MOT?

DA12 DKY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is DA12 DKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA12 DKY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DA12 DKY?

DA12 DKY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.