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12-D-9555

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,518 mi
Last recorded175,518 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12-D-9555
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 175,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside floor pan trim damaged on underside,

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

T P M light on.

nearside and offside front wheel arch liners damaged.

official stickers in swept area of windscreen.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 175,518 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside floor pan trim damaged on underside,

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

T P M light on.

nearside and offside front wheel arch liners damaged.

official stickers in swept area of windscreen.

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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12-D-9555 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 12-D-9555, 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 12-D-9555 registered?

12-D-9555 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is 12-D-9555 safe to buy?

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Does 12-D-9555 have outstanding finance?

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