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ESZ 1139

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,715 mi
Last recorded58,715 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 1139
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 58,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 56,068 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2024 56,068 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2023 53,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2022 50,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has damage on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner tread feathering

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2016 26,123 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,398 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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ESZ 1139 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ESZ 1139, 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 ESZ 1139 registered?

ESZ 1139 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is ESZ 1139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 1139 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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