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SL12 ENR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,356 mi
Last recorded210,356 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ENR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 210,356 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 210,165 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2024 206,013 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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2023 198,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 192,955 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))

Pass 21 May 2021 184,861 miles

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Offside front suspension arm rear bush slight deterioration

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall off

Fail 21 May 2021 184,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Offside front suspension arm rear bush slight deterioration

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall off

Pass 29 May 2020 180,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 168,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 149,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,220 miles

front lower wish bone bushes cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,220 miles

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

front lower wish bone bushes cracking

o/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,136 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,136 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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SL12 ENR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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