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EX12 VLO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,531 mi
Last recorded157,531 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 157,531 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 157,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 148,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,635 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 139,630 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH MAIN BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,933 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 119,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,530 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch pivot damaged one side. (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 107,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 99,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,140 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge void of tread

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,152 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EX12 VLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX12 VLO, 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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EX12 VLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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