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SA12 OYH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,360 mi
Last recorded164,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 164,360 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 164,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,336 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 144,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 136,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 129,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,081 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,849 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,240 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 95,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil slightly over maximum

front wipers smeary and noisey

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 OYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

SA12 OYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SA12 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 OYH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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