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MT12 ASO

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,519 mi
Last recorded184,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 ASO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 184,519 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 184,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and offside shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 161,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 161,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT - DFA (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 147,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 130,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 118,620 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 22 May 2021 114,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 109,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 103,298 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 19 May 2019 103,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 12 May 2018 98,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,454 miles

uneven wear to offside rear tyre inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2015 62,618 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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MT12 ASO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT12 ASO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MT12 ASO registered?

MT12 ASO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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