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EK12 CJF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

224,992 mi
Last recorded224,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 224,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 224,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 223,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 222,692 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 221,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 221,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 220,416 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 218,709 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 218,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 188,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,822 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK12 CJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK12 CJF, 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 EK12 CJF registered?

EK12 CJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EK12 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 CJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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