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AJ12 ABZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,176 mi
Last recorded210,176 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ABZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 210,176 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 193,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both osr/nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 176,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 176,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 162,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 142,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 129,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,963 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGFE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGFE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,880 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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AJ12 ABZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ12 ABZ, 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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AJ12 ABZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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