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CY11 MRY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,747 mi
Last recorded105,747 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 MRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,747 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Nov 2025 105,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,273 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,581 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,469 miles

engine covers/over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers/over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,761 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,830 miles

Engine covers/ over sills and under trays restricting full inspection

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,219 miles

Front and rear brake discs are very pitted and scored

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,108 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe damaged and partly closed in two areas

engine covers,under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,196 miles

advise(front discs surfaces scored & corroded)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 30,196 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advise(front discs surfaces scored & corroded)

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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CY11 MRY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CY11 MRY, 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 CY11 MRY registered?

CY11 MRY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CY11 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 MRY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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