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P14 SDE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,381 mi
Last recorded105,381 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 SDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 105,381 miles

nsr osr rear wish bone correded

suspension bushes splitting in places

Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 101,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,660 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,296 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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P14 SDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P14 SDE, 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 P14 SDE registered?

P14 SDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is P14 SDE safe to buy?

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