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CP12 VZN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,042 mi
Last recorded127,042 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 127,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint bolt damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 126,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint bolt damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f lower arm ball joint bolt damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,914 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2024 108,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,768 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue around rear engine mount/lower bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear console bushes slightly perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to perish/de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perished on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,490 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on engine/gearbox under shield. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear console bush perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest point of 3mm and slightly worn (saw tooth) on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear console bush perished and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest point of 2.5mm and worn (saw tooth) on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,448 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,866 miles

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

emissions to low to measure

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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CP12 VZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 CP12 VZN, 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 CP12 VZN registered?

CP12 VZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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