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ILZ 9646

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,793 mi
Last recorded141,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 9646
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 141,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 132,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 126,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective front to middle sleeve joint corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 120,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 109,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,598 miles

front console bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front console bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,407 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,641 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,167 miles

Front front brake discs corroding on inner edges

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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ILZ 9646 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ILZ 9646, 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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ILZ 9646 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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