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SL12 YSY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,869 mi
Last recorded206,869 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 206,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension all corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 185,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 170,388 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 170,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,004 miles

full under covers fitted

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

general under body corrosion and suspension components front and rear

Pass 8 Dec 2020 140,498 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 140,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,824 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,715 miles

various covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,971 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,970 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,313 miles

Various covers fitted.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,312 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Various covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,848 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 YSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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