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SD12 TBY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

287,545 mi
Last recorded287,545 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 TBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 287,545 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded - Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 286,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded - Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 243,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 205,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 185,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 185,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 May 2019 164,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,794 miles

front wipers split ends

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 68,448 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slight damage inner rim

Fail 2 May 2016 68,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front discs - pads wear grooves inner surfaces

o/s/f wheel slight damage inner rim

Pass 4 May 2015 51,655 miles

front brake discs wear grooves inner surface

front tyres 2mm and rear tyres uneven wear ( warpy ) inner 1/4

rear discs scored outer surface

Fail 4 May 2015 51,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs wear grooves inner surface

front tyres 2mm and rear tyres uneven wear ( warpy ) inner 1/4

rear discs scored outer surface

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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SD12 TBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD12 TBY, 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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SD12 TBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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