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EA12 VAH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,090 mi
Last recorded112,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 112,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,250 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,234 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,600 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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EA12 VAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA12 VAH, 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 EA12 VAH registered?

EA12 VAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is EA12 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 VAH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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