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SA12 OXK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

217,164 mi
Last recorded217,164 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 217,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud/bump stop detached from top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 217,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud/bump stop detached from top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 208,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 208,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 196,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 196,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Holed and weakened by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 183,112 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 183,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 170,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush, causing excessive tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 170,295 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush, causing excessive tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 154,251 miles

Bonnet release mechanism incomplete but bonnet secure in closed position

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 134,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 134,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 101,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,786 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2015 53,773 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 53,748 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXK, 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 OXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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