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MT12 APX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,455 mi
Last recorded151,455 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 151,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 151,455 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 139,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,701 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in both Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,366 miles

Nearside Front DLR LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front DLR LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Position lamp not working RENEWED BULB (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,141 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,050 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 45,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen mared by wipers

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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MT12 APX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT12 APX, 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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MT12 APX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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