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OY12 PZC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 PZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,019 miles

Front slight brake judder front

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,594 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 111,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 100,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre out of shape[inner edge]

Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,852 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,902 miles

both rear tyres have deep small cuts in the tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,902 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light reset (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres have deep small cuts in the tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

rear bump stops perishing

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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OY12 PZC 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 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 OY12 PZC, 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

How do I check the history of OY12 PZC?

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What year was OY12 PZC registered?

OY12 PZC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is OY12 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 PZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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