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AO12 PTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,018 mi
Last recorded136,018 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 PTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 130,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,466 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has uneven wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,408 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,446 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,030 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 43,616 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO12 PTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AO12 PTX, 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 AO12 PTX registered?

AO12 PTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AO12 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 PTX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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