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PX12 YYW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,257 mi
Last recorded178,257 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 YYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 178,257 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 173,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 168,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 156,548 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 142,512 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2022 142,512 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 132,343 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 124,806 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 111,122 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 99,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 83,834 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner shoulder

Fail 6 May 2017 83,566 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 May 2016 71,646 miles

Nearside wiper blade spilt

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,839 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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PX12 YYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 PX12 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

PX12 YYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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