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EF12 XHC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

219,701 mi
Last recorded219,701 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 219,701 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 199,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 174,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 152,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,686 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF12 XHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF12 XHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 XHC registered?

EF12 XHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is EF12 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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