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PF12 EBA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 138,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 120,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 99,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,881 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 90,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,224 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 80,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,322 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded End of the coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 44,496 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2016 37,134 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PF12 EBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF12 EBA, 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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PF12 EBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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