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SJ12 OTK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 OTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 113,924 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 111,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,569 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 98,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,969 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on outer edges

front brake pads getting low, approx 85% worn at o/s/f

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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SJ12 OTK 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 SJ12 OTK, 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 SJ12 OTK?

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What year was SJ12 OTK registered?

SJ12 OTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SJ12 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 OTK 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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