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CE12 HWZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

320,654 mi
Last recorded320,654 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 HWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 320,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emision part of vin plate removed test to de/fault limit of 1.5

Pass 24 Mar 2020 315,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 288,688 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 288,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 260,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 237,784 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2018 210,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 189,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 168,348 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,431 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 132,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,416 miles

front and rear braking imbalances of 30%+

rear tyre tread depths 3mm, due to badly out of shape inner treads

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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CE12 HWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CE12 HWZ, 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 CE12 HWZ registered?

CE12 HWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is CE12 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 HWZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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