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SK12 YZA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

349,603 mi
Last recorded349,603 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 349,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 348,005 miles

Central join corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 346,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 343,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 343,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 336,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,759 miles

centre exhaust sleeve bad corosion

n/s/f door hinges - very stiff

Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,759 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper skirt (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement r o w b (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre exhaust sleeve bad corosion

n/s undertray damaged and hangs low

n/s/f door hinges - very stiff

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,766 miles

advise(front discsc & pads 70% worn)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes splitting & deteriorating)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise(front discsc & pads 70% worn)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes splitting & 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 YZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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