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MK12 EVB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,096 mi
Last recorded145,096 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 EVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 145,096 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,693 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 142,693 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,213 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 130,213 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 105,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,198 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine coolant level low

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,389 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,294 miles

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

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

items removed from screen before test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,507 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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MK12 EVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 MK12 EVB, 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 MK12 EVB registered?

MK12 EVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is MK12 EVB safe to buy?

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