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MJ12 YYC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,091 mi
Last recorded178,091 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 YYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 178,091 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle cover missing but functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp plastic cover cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing thin on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 169,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre receiver cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 169,433 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre receiver cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 159,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 151,326 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 151,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 142,941 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Only just acceptable. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nails.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Part of rear bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 142,941 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Only just acceptable. (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nails.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Part of rear bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,956 miles

Slight surface rust on exhaust system

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight surface rust on rear sub frame components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,766 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,432 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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MJ12 YYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 MJ12 YYC, 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 YYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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