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SC12 VJX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,669 mi
Last recorded106,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,669 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 27 Sep 2025 106,657 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 31 May 2024 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on limits (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weak limits (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 99,671 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on limits (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weak limits (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,466 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 90,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust center clamp heavily corroded but not loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,802 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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SC12 VJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC12 VJX, 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 SC12 VJX registered?

SC12 VJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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