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AK12 UNR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,864 mi
Last recorded113,864 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 113,864 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 112,424 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust joiner clamps rusty between front to middle section

Pass 22 May 2023 111,102 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust clamps on exhaust joiner rusty

Pass 18 May 2022 109,285 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust clamp on joiner between front and middle section rusty

Pass 18 May 2021 103,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 98,900 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low in tread on inner edge

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

Fail 27 May 2020 98,900 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear low in tread on inner edge

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

Pass 2 May 2019 92,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,455 miles

REAR TYRES VERY LOW INNER EDGES

Pass 5 May 2015 48,272 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 UNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

AK12 UNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is AK12 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 UNR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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