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MT12 MBV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

332,872 mi
Last recorded332,872 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 332,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 317,370 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 317,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 296,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 279,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 271,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 262,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 233,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 213,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 195,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 156,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 156,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 110,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,442 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 MBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBV, 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 MT12 MBV registered?

MT12 MBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is MT12 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 MBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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