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CY12 EWN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,423 mi
Last recorded157,423 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 EWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm & Axle Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 153,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm & Axle Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 147,845 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN TO X/S ADVICE CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE ADVICE CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,245 miles

small chip in windscreen not within drivers view

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,689 miles

BOTH BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,657 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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CY12 EWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CY12 EWN, 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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CY12 EWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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