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CCZ 2251

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 2251
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 156,429 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Light Corrosion To Rear Suspension

Fail 18 Jul 2026 156,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Light Corrosion To Rear Suspension

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 155,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 153,997 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 153,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 143,480 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 143,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,791 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,900 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter to wiped area of front windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,068 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CCZ 2251 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CCZ 2251, 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 CCZ 2251 registered?

CCZ 2251 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CCZ 2251 safe to buy?

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