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SL12 VAJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,081 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,750 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,390 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
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SL12 VAJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

SL12 VAJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is SL12 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 VAJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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