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C23 PCC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,939 mi
Last recorded173,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 PCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 173,939 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Jan 2026 173,915 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Jan 2025 167,912 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 145,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn and mishaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,521 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Rear tyre perished on tread (no visible chords)

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,907 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 123,907 miles

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

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,755 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dpf fitted

slight lip on front discs

Pass 29 Dec 2015 64,887 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,497 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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C23 PCC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 C23 PCC, 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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C23 PCC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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