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SL12 YMO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,373 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,044 miles

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

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

center exhaust sleeve slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,316 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,974 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 26,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,440 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 21,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 YMO 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 81.8%.

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 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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

SL12 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is SL12 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 YMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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