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MV12 VWG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,681 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,904 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,903 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 90,895 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,569 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2022 87,568 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks/splits on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracks/splits on sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,196 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,574 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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MV12 VWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV12 VWG, 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 MV12 VWG registered?

MV12 VWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is MV12 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 VWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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