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AK12 UOA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,412 mi
Last recorded122,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 117,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 111,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2023 103,998 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2023 103,681 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,014 miles

Central Exhaust middle clamps excessively corroded.

Handbrake electric switch slight worn out.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Rear bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,002 miles

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

Exhaust middle clamps excessively corroded.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,438 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front tyre cut side wall slightly

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension lower arm rear mount dereriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyres perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jun 2017 72,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyres perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2016 60,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,261 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 UOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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