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MF12 YZR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,892 mi
Last recorded180,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 YZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 180,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 180,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure plastic trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 161,247 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls ( 2 bothsides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,747 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,747 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 130,566 miles

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

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

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

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2019 124,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 16 Apr 2018 111,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 98,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,782 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 73,180 miles

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 YZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 YZR, 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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MF12 YZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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