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AO12 UHU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 164,770 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2019 163,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 131,415 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,878 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 113,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 94,864 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2015 54,839 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

AO12 UHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AO12 UHU safe to buy?

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