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ML12 ZDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,559 mi
Last recorded197,559 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 ZDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 197,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 177,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 158,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 158,404 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 138,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 111,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,926 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,134 miles

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 66,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,399 miles

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 21 Apr 2015 45,900 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 ZDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 ML12 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

ML12 ZDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for ML12 ZDU 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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