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AK12 CYY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,795 mi
Last recorded149,795 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 149,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 149,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,619 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 124,884 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 124,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 116,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,275 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Bush splitting. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Bush splitting. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyrewall cracked around circumference. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyrewall cracked around circumference (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

No emissions detected.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,694 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 CYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CYY, 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 CYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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