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EF12 JZX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,646 mi
Last recorded223,646 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 223,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 333,725 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 179,559 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 179,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 172,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2019 168,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2019 168,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 164,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 140,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back rubber bush connected to wish bone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 111,099 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 110,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,570 miles

advise, nsr tyre worn on inner

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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EF12 JZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF12 JZX, 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 EF12 JZX registered?

EF12 JZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EF12 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 JZX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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