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MT12 XUF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,937 mi
Last recorded181,937 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 181,937 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 181,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 165,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 165,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 151,343 miles

Bonnet secondary catch very stiff

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

tpms light indicates incorrect tyre pressure

Fail 1 Mar 2024 151,325 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary catch very stiff

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

tpms light indicates incorrect tyre pressure

Pass 14 Feb 2023 138,256 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 125,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,710 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and rear centre seats ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,424 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 XUF, 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 XUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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