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EK12 MLN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,125 mi
Last recorded143,125 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 128,024 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 128,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside main beam bulb refitted correctly

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,587 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,587 miles

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

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 MLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

EK12 MLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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