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PX12 XWT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 XWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 122,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 116,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 109,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,430 miles

Advise rear n/s tyre is on 2/3 mm

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,758 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit on inside edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre on wear indicator 2mm.... 235/45x17

Offside Front Tyre close to wear indicators 3mm

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,154 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45*17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays 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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PX12 XWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX12 XWT, 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 PX12 XWT registered?

PX12 XWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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