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CP12 VZT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,788 mi
Last recorded191,788 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 191,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2022 191,764 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 168,529 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 168,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 136,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,982 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 106,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 105,894 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 105,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,196 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,733 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,961 miles

both front tyres low

front pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,654 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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CP12 VZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 CP12 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

CP12 VZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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