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EJ12 UET

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,039 mi
Last recorded154,039 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,039 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (x2) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,613 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,613 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,876 miles

Engine cover and Under covers fitted..

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,240 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 UET is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ12 UET, 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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EJ12 UET is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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