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AK12 CFY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,121 mi
Last recorded163,121 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 163,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 154,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,708 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 136,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread deformed/damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted preventing adult belt test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 121,895 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted preventing adult belt test ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Mounting bush for bottom arms cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 102,081 miles

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

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

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

too clean to smoke test

Fail 28 May 2019 102,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

too clean to smoke test

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread and cracking around tread

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2018 94,592 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread and cracking around tread

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 May 2017 85,791 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 85,791 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,981 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,615 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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AK12 CFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK12 CFY, 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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AK12 CFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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