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SB12 JVO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,612 mi
Last recorded186,612 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 JVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 186,612 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all other arms rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2026 186,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all other arms rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2025 166,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2024 148,353 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 148,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system LIGHT ON

Fail 17 Mar 2023 128,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,787 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Fail 18 Mar 2022 111,787 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,426 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting down

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,602 miles

Front tyres getting down

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,236 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 JVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB12 JVO, 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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SB12 JVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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