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AV12 CXR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 134,126 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 134,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre clamp /sleeve corroding thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower console bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime light out

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 116,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime light out

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 109,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,472 miles

Emissions to clean to test/register

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 nearside front and rear ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 96,576 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 91,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 91,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 87,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,655 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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AV12 CXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 CXR, 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 AV12 CXR registered?

AV12 CXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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