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SK12 VWF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,629 mi
Last recorded63,629 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 63,629 miles

Under body covered with anti corrosion sealant.

Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,909 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

tpms on

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 54,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,358 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 46,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bushes deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bushes deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,013 miles

advise(front pads 70% worn discs surfaces badly corroded)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,441 miles

advise(front discs surfaces corroded)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,441 miles

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

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

advise(front discs surfaces corroded)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,448 miles

advise(n,s,f tyre sidewall cut not to cords)

advise(various tyres wearing close)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 30,365 miles

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

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

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 VWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VWF, 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 SK12 VWF registered?

SK12 VWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is SK12 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 VWF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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