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EK12 EOR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,309 mi
Last recorded41,309 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 EOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 23,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush torn but not excessive and with no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,744 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 18,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall.235/45r17 94w continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,008 miles

both o/o/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts outer wall. advise.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 16,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

both o/o/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts outer wall. advise.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 13,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 8,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 8,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 EOR, 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 EK12 EOR registered?

EK12 EOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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