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EJ12 PGO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 96,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 91,258 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 137,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 122,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 107,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 56,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, around 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 71,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,640 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 24,424 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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EJ12 PGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ12 PGO, 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 EJ12 PGO registered?

EJ12 PGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EJ12 PGO safe to buy?

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