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PO07 OVS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO07 OVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,999 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount/bearing slightly seized (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount/bearing slightly seized (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,636 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges heavily worn

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,812 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,516 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 21 Dec 2015 39,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,212 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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PO07 OVS 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 85.7%.

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 PO07 OVS, 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 PO07 OVS registered?

PO07 OVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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