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MF12 MZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 MZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,247 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 102,246 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,552 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,543 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper NEARSIDE SUSPENTION BUSH SQUEEKING

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TOO LIMIT

Pass 20 May 2016 44,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 MZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MF12 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

MF12 MZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is MF12 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 MZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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