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AV12 VAH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,718 mi
Last recorded152,718 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 152,718 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,090 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 139,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 121,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,259 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 103,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 91,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen fitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,616 miles

engine and underfloor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,220 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,679 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 VAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AV12 VAH, 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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AV12 VAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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