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AY12 XDX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,786 mi
Last recorded199,786 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 199,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 197,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 192,902 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 192,901 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust Sleeve Clamp broken and sleeve slightly loose

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 187,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 177,085 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve badly corroded, Adv replacement

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 177,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on inner edge, loosing shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust sleeve badly corroded, Adv replacement

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 169,170 miles

Both front tyres loosing shape on inner edge , adv replacement

Both front wipers smear

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and loosing shape , adv replacement

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 166,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,117 miles

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT POST SUSPENSION REPAIRS AND NEW TYRES.

Inner front discs poor.

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

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

minor corrosion to rear road spring lower coils.

o/s/f shock weap

Fail 20 Jun 2019 151,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost consol (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost consol (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT POST SUSPENSION REPAIRS AND NEW TYRES.

Inner front discs poor.

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

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

minor corrosion to rear road spring lower coils.

n/s/f drl not working

o/s/f shock weap

Pass 22 Jun 2018 135,555 miles

O/S/F shock absorber damp

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes worn/tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted mainly on inner faces

rear brake pads appear around 2/3 worn(discs corroded/pitted)

Fail 18 Jun 2018 135,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/S/R tyre distorting on inner section of tread

O/S/F shock absorber damp

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes worn/tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted mainly on inner faces

rear brake pads appear around 2/3 worn(discs corroded/pitted)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,041 miles

both lower arm inner rear bushes perishing

nail in O/S/R tyre on outer part of tread

rear brake pads worn over half way

Fail 29 Jun 2017 122,041 miles

Emissions not tested due cam belt (7.4.B.1)

both lower arm inner rear bushes perishing

nail in O/S/R tyre on outer part of tread

rear brake pads worn over half way

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,095 miles

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

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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AY12 XDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY12 XDX, 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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AY12 XDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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