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AK12 UNX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 82,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 67,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,881 miles

plastic trim covering outer sills

underbody covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,337 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

AK12 UNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AK12 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 UNX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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