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SA12 AKZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,035 mi
Last recorded155,035 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 AKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 155,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 149,315 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2020 146,002 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2020 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2019 138,907 miles

Both Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,856 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split

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

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Worn Out From Inner Edge

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2018 111,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,969 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 12 Aug 2017 96,969 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 61,034 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,668 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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SA12 AKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 SA12 AKZ, 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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SA12 AKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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