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SL12 ENH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

264,176 mi
Last recorded264,176 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ENH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 264,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 254,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 243,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 234,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 226,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 197,885 miles

Engine cover and under tray

Pass 28 Mar 2018 163,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,826 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing down uneven

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing down uneven

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,673 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SL12 ENH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL12 ENH, 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 SL12 ENH registered?

SL12 ENH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is SL12 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 ENH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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