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EN12 XGY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,296 mi
Last recorded89,296 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 XGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,296 miles

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured cover cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured cover cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise when turned lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise when turned lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,174 miles

Offside Rear has slight feathering to inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 49,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear has slight feathering to inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,972 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 33,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGY, 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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EN12 XGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is EN12 XGY safe to buy?

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