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S888 MDH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,087 mi
Last recorded102,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 MDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 102,087 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 102,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,755 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,052 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 235/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,801 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,733 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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S888 MDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S888 MDH, 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 S888 MDH registered?

S888 MDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is S888 MDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 MDH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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