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AU12 OUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,131 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 109,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,505 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit unable to adjust any lower

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,364 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,363 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,966 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,681 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 61,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,531 miles

console bushes slightly perished

front disks corroded

front tyres slightly worn edges

very slight oil misting osr shock absorber

very slight oil misting osr shock absorber

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,194 miles

front and rear wiper blades leave slight streaks

front console bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,872 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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AU12 OUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 OUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU12 OUO?

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What year was AU12 OUO registered?

AU12 OUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AU12 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 OUO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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