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SA12 OXM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,169 mi
Last recorded214,169 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 214,169 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 214,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 202,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 183,440 miles

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

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

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

front tyre tread inner edges worn

rear tyre tread inner edges worn

Pass 11 May 2023 171,532 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 165,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 158,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 154,501 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 154,501 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 144,453 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 126,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 108,645 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 OXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

SA12 OXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SA12 OXM safe to buy?

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