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SK12 ASZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 ASZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 138,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 138,669 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 129,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 124,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,745 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front tyres beginning to wear on edge)

advise(rear blade beginning to perish)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,676 miles

advise(front discs & pads 70% worn & corroded)

advise(rear tyres worn on edge & unevenly worn)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

advise(front discs & pads 70% worn & corroded)

advise(rear tyres worn on edge & unevenly worn)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,231 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,709 miles

advise(front discs scored)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 20,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advise(front discs scored)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

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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SK12 ASZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK12 ASZ, 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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SK12 ASZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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