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EN12 MVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

347,101 mi
Last recorded347,101 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 MVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 347,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 313,294 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 313,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated should replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 276,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 276,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 244,737 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 210,433 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 209,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing ***wheel bolt x1 missing*** (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 179,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 145,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,802 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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EN12 MVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EN12 MVD, 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 EN12 MVD registered?

EN12 MVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is EN12 MVD safe to buy?

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