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AJ12 MKV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,745 mi
Last recorded204,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2022 204,745 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 204,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 197,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 190,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 177,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

zero emissions

Pass 26 Jan 2018 163,242 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 163,242 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No Dip Lights Working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,187 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 113,442 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads - 3-4mm

some uneven wear in both front tyres

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 MKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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