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ML12 ZFD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,693 mi
Last recorded105,693 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 ZFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 105,693 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 100,688 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,247 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,466 miles

windscreen cracked - drivers side lower edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2022 90,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play further investigation required (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 71,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,346 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,273 miles

emissions not detected

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,320 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 ZFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

ML12 ZFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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