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RO12 MEU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

236,790 mi
Last recorded236,790 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 236,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 231,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/ nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to clean

Pass 19 Jan 2022 229,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 225,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 224,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, inner sidewall is also splitting, outer sidewall is damaged and the tread is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also has damage to the outer sidewall and is wearing on the inner edge ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 214,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 205,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 194,293 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 186,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 175,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dpf fitted

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2016 111,256 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 111,256 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,556 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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RO12 MEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RO12 MEU, 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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RO12 MEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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