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MW12 UCY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,383 mi
Last recorded147,383 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 UCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 134,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 120,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (console) bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (console) bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres slight worn on inner edge (stepped)

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,450 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 103,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,944 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,813 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MW12 UCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MW12 UCY, 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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MW12 UCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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