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SB12 ANV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,640 mi
Last recorded163,640 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 ANV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 163,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 162,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 153,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 143,794 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 142,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 129,264 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 105,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,837 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,415 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 19 May 2015 45,505 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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SB12 ANV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB12 ANV, 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 SB12 ANV registered?

SB12 ANV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is SB12 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 ANV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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