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P30 TEN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,477 mi
Last recorded196,477 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 TEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 196,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 185,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 180,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 180,006 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,552 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in Sill at Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in Sill at Jacking Point within 30 cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in Sill at Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded both at tank

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 167,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 167,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 122,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 154,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 122,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 143,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake only just meets requirements

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 121,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

o/s front brake flexy hose slightly splitting/cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2018 114,463 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged n/s o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,746 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,810 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear +rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,810 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear +rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar bracket (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,363 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 97,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 93,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,341 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 TEN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 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 P30 TEN, 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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P30 TEN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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