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MM12 SYT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,951 mi
Last recorded158,951 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 SYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 158,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 152,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 146,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 142,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 139,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 135,357 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 124,944 miles

Rear Rear seat belts could not be tested due to rear bench being full.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 124,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Rear seat belts could not be tested due to rear bench being full.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,935 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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MM12 SYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MM12 SYT, 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 MM12 SYT registered?

MM12 SYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is MM12 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 SYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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