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AE09 PKE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 137,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 137,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 173,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,056 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 128,055 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 165,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 58,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 86,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,722 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,331 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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AE09 PKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AE09 PKE, 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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AE09 PKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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