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SE05 AFE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 120,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,509 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear sill cover damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer body sill cover damaged.

Offside mirror damaged casing.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 88,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,104 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm - inner edge worn also Tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - heavily perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking also inner edge worn close to ply/cords being exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,226 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEALBELT.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SE05 AFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SE05 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE05 AFE?

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What year was SE05 AFE registered?

SE05 AFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is SE05 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE05 AFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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