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EN12 EZG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,542 mi
Last recorded118,542 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 EZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 118,542 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 21 Oct 2025 118,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 21 Oct 2024 112,075 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm front and rear mounting bushes are worn and have movement - borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,143 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 105,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,922 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 46,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40Y18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly Out Of Shape, Inner Shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre Bald On Inner Shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly Out Of Shape, Inner Shoulder.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,084 miles

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

Rear tyres going out of shape

engine cover / undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2015 20,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EN12 EZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN12 EZG, 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 EN12 EZG registered?

EN12 EZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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