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MF12 COU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 136,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,329 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 96,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,896 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,896 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,543 miles

Coolant below minimum level

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides starting to detach from the suspension housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken,no sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (i))

No peak on diesel emissions

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,445 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 59,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,092 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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MF12 COU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF12 COU, 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 MF12 COU registered?

MF12 COU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MF12 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 COU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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