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IFZ 2977

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

200,378 mi
Last recorded200,378 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 2977
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 200,378 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 200,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 193,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 184,961 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.various compoents corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 178,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 171,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 166,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 160,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 152,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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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IFZ 2977 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 IFZ 2977, 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 IFZ 2977 registered?

IFZ 2977 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is IFZ 2977 safe to buy?

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