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SL12 YMG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,256 mi
Last recorded49,256 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,255 miles

rear discs have slight corrosion

rear service brake has a 25% inbalance nearside greater effort

unable to rev vehicle for diesel smoke test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,552 miles

Limited RPM ; Exhaust emissions are to clean to be detected by DSM

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,821 miles

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 YMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

SL12 YMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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