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MJ12 SHZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,715 mi
Last recorded247,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 SHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 247,715 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 247,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 247,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust sleeve /clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 242,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 223,669 miles

Front Daytime running lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall damaged, tyre been driven on under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 223,669 miles

Front Daytime running lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall damaged, tyre been driven on under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 201,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 168,765 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 168,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,395 miles

Front day time running lamp inop

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 146,395 miles

Front day time running lamp inop

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,998 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

plastics fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,880 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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MJ12 SHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ12 SHZ, 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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MJ12 SHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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