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AF12 UWX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,012 mi
Last recorded108,012 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,755 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,417 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres badly worn and bald on inside

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,578 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges 235/45/17

Pass 4 May 2017 53,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 49,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,423 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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AF12 UWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 UWX, 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 AF12 UWX registered?

AF12 UWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UWX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 UWX have outstanding finance?

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