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SP12 WVV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,816 mi
Last recorded199,816 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 WVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 199,816 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 199,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 183,377 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 183,354 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Overspray on lens (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Overspray on lens (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 183,325 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized, not able to open bonnet as manufacturer intended (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 182,925 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

both rear tyres waring on inner edge

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 24 Feb 2020 177,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 158,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 151,828 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 151,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 127,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,711 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 WVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP12 WVV, 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 SP12 WVV registered?

SP12 WVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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