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SG12 VTM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,783 mi
Last recorded165,783 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 165,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 157,788 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 157,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 143,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 127,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 106,730 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 163,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,106 miles

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

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Pass 10 May 2018 144,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 127,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre inappropriately repaired

Fail 6 May 2017 127,529 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre inappropriately repaired

Pass 13 May 2016 114,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,206 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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SG12 VTM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 SG12 VTM, 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 SG12 VTM registered?

SG12 VTM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is SG12 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 VTM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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