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MT12 EKZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,134 mi
Last recorded182,134 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 EKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 182,134 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Aug 2024 182,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2023 176,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 166,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 157,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,993 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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MT12 EKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MT12 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT12 EKZ registered?

MT12 EKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for MT12 EKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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