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MK12 VZM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,486 mi
Last recorded102,486 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,486 miles

Nearside Front 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 bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,733 miles

Nearside Front 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 bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 101,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,252 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2020 89,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 86,796 miles

Front both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,567 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,354 miles

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

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 VZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for MK12 VZM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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