CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK12 XSW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,609 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 11 Feb 2025 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 87,127 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,645 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Bumper has accident damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing/worn low

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,892 miles

Central Exhaust clamp sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush split/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper has accident damage

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrode at edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush slit/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded at edges (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 16 Feb 2017 57,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall and cut Shrunk out of outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Central Exhaust clamp sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush split/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm

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

Nearside Rear Bumper has accident damage

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrode at edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush slit/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge and at 3mm

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded at edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,882 miles

centre exhaust sleeve bad corrosion

front wishbone bushes splitting

rear discs corrosion outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,875 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK12 XSW 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 SK12 XSW, 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 SK12 XSW?

You can check the full history of SK12 XSW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK12 XSW registered?

SK12 XSW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is SK12 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 XSW 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.

Does SK12 XSW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK12 XSW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.