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E3 SML

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,739 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,017 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,674 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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E3 SML is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 E3 SML, 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 E3 SML registered?

E3 SML is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is E3 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 SML shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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