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S11 TML

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

241,390 mi
Last recorded241,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 TML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 241,390 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,376 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,220 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 122,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,093 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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S11 TML is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S11 TML, 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 S11 TML registered?

S11 TML is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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The MOT history for S11 TML shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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