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ML12 OXP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,810 mi
Last recorded130,810 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 119,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s&n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 101,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,346 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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,705 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,531 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,142 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread separated 235/45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,356 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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ML12 OXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML12 OXP, 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 ML12 OXP registered?

ML12 OXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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