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EK12 ZLN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,904 mi
Last recorded150,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 150,904 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 150,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 121,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,742 miles

Engine undertray loose but not insecure. Rear fixings missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,347 miles

Unable to raise engine speed to required level. Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,950 miles

Emissions too clean to detect peak as unable to raise engine rpm to required levels.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Recommend replacement as causing misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Feathered on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Feathered on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,881 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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EK12 ZLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

EK12 ZLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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