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MK12 MPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,854 mi
Last recorded129,854 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 MPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,854 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 129,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,386 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,057 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

shard of metal in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,341 miles

front brake discs slightly grooved

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 MPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 MK12 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

MK12 MPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is MK12 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 MPX 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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