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SC12 YTH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,834 mi
Last recorded144,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 YTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 144,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front track rod end rubber loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2026 144,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front track rod end rubber loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2025 136,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 121,631 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, Bottom arm rear bushes de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Damage to rear light unit.

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,032 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,045 miles

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

covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Fail 7 Aug 2017 74,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety retaining catch seized hinges very stiff (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,555 miles

front brake discs worn,pitted and scored

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs pitted

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 YTH 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 SC12 YTH, 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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SC12 YTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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