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MW12 VSE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,753 mi
Last recorded166,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 VSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 166,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 147,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,360 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 131,360 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrongly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrongly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,507 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,811 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing more heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing more heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,146 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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MW12 VSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MW12 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

MW12 VSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is MW12 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 VSE 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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