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CA12 TOV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,662 mi
Last recorded132,662 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 TOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 105,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 49,779 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 41,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,494 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 22,291 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 22,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CA12 TOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CA12 TOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 TOV registered?

CA12 TOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is CA12 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 TOV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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