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R33 MXL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 161,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 154,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 147,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 140,513 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 140,513 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 132,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,632 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Offside and nearside (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 118,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,133 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear disc pads over 70% worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,378 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre defective

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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R33 MXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R33 MXL, 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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R33 MXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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