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MK12 VYZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,850 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges 235/45/17 michelin crossclimate

Fail 26 Sep 2024 91,850 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges 235/45/17 michelin crossclimate

Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,072 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 88,072 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 83,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,664 miles

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs

Fail 9 Sep 2020 72,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,477 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

run flat light on

surface corrosion rear subframe rear suspension,springs

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

run flat light on

surface corrosion rear subframe rear suspension,springs

Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,058 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,739 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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MK12 VYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYZ, 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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MK12 VYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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