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SD12 TGJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,970 mi
Last recorded190,970 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 190,970 miles

Front Lower clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front bumper wing damaged

Front lower radiator support bracket missing

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front head lamp unit slight loose

Fail 4 Aug 2023 190,558 miles

Front Body insecure front bumper fog lamp insert covers (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front bumper wing damaged

Front lower radiator support bracket missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front head lamp unit slight loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 170,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Front panel has large section missing from lower half.. Cooling radiator + or other radiators are insecure, Possibility of breaking free

Fail 26 Jul 2022 170,588 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both o/s + n/s front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both o/s + n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Carrier + fixings broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Front panel has large section missing from lower half.. Cooling radiator + or other radiators are insecure, Possibility of breaking free

Pass 12 Aug 2021 154,110 miles

damage to front of vehicle underneath

Front Lower radiator support mounting broken off and missing

Front bumper slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Aug 2021 154,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split down to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support mounting broken off and missing

Front bumper slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to front of vehicle underneath

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,407 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2020 132,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 116,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn in centre of tread 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 90,195 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 77,472 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 2 May 2017 77,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 May 2012.

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