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P30 ECY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,316 mi
Last recorded148,316 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 148,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 141,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,641 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 126,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 117,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,050 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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P30 ECY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P30 ECY, 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 P30 ECY registered?

P30 ECY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is P30 ECY safe to buy?

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