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MW12 UXH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 UXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 100,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, pitted on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer light unit cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer light unit cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light unit cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres cracking between tread

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,699 miles

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

nsf has deep cuts in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MW12 UXH, 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 MW12 UXH registered?

MW12 UXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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