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SA12 OXD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,283 mi
Last recorded118,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 118,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 87,578 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,772 miles

tpm showing low pressure

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 64,395 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,377 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake discs outer faces rough

Fail 22 Mar 2020 59,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake discs outer faces rough

Pass 23 Mar 2019 52,751 miles

Minor scratches on windscreen swept zone not affecting vision

Nearside wiper blade slight deterioration on end

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,187 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 30,446 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,198 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 OXD 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 80%.

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 OXD, 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 SA12 OXD registered?

SA12 OXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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