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AV12 VFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,424 mi
Last recorded152,424 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 152,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall were it meets the tread 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,500 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 132,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 106,139 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 92,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2018 92,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

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 VFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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