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PF12 JUC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

241,082 mi
Last recorded241,082 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 JUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 241,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 168,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 137,049 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,705 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 123,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 111,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 107,121 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,109 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,608 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,128 miles

emissions too lean to be detected

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 JUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PF12 JUC, 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 PF12 JUC registered?

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

Is PF12 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 JUC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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