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MA58 SUM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,769 mi
Last recorded144,769 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 SUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 144,769 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 144,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,710 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 134,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,841 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,762 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,219 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA58 SUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MA58 SUM, 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 MA58 SUM registered?

MA58 SUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is MA58 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA58 SUM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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