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AK12 CYZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,761 mi
Last recorded170,761 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 170,761 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 157,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 154,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 228,983 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 124,614 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 175,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 152,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 84,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 67,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,902 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 CYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AK12 CYZ, 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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What year was AK12 CYZ registered?

AK12 CYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is AK12 CYZ safe to buy?

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