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AK12 EZD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,800 mi
Last recorded93,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,010 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,689 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,023 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 EZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 EZD registered?

AK12 EZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 EZD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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