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E17 MLS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,737 mi
Last recorded136,737 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 136,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 136,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 124,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used

Offside Front right lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads

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

Fail 30 May 2025 124,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used

Offside Front right lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,851 miles

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

Offside Front front lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads

Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used

Fail 29 May 2024 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front front lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads

Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,582 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 107,582 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,663 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2020 89,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,098 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 82,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower ball joint mounting locking device defective , one bolt snapped , nut and bolt attached but bolt not reaching locking device

Fail 8 Oct 2019 82,043 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm note tyre worn on inner edge (bald) (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 72,560 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm note tyre worn on inner edge (bald) (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

no D.M.S. print out due low emissions

note loose wire hanging from under vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no D.M.S. print out due low emissions

note loose wire hanging from under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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E17 MLS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E17 MLS, 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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E17 MLS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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