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MA12 UCG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,066 mi
Last recorded167,066 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 167,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 156,758 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 146,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,820 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2020 137,819 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,502 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2019 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,171 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,661 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,612 miles

front discs worn

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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MA12 UCG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA12 UCG, 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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MA12 UCG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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