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AV12 YRP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very uneven wear on inside edge 235 45 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 76,522 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 76,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 75,532 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 75,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 73,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing laddering of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 70,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,883 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 63,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,117 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 45,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

punture n/s/r tyre

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 YRP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AV12 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

AV12 YRP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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