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CA11 AER

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,215 mi
Last recorded132,215 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 AER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 132,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 129,012 miles

2 front lower arms rear bushes have cracks

2 rear lower arms and rear sub frame have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 11 Aug 2025 129,011 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

2 front lower arms rear bushes have cracks

2 rear lower arms and rear sub frame have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f disc has heavy corrosion inner side

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,496 miles

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 front disc have corrosion on inner side

2 rear tyres have cracks

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trey fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,832 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion on inner side x2

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

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f shocker has mist of oil

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,987 miles

n/s/f shocker has mist of oil

under trays /covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,290 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,893 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,894 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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CA11 AER is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA11 AER, 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 CA11 AER registered?

CA11 AER is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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