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SV12 YAD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,035 mi
Last recorded133,035 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 133,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 126,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,743 miles

Rear body has slight damage

all suspension component corroded slightly

body has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2019 120,743 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear body has slight damage

all suspension component corroded slightly

body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,371 miles

NSF tyre worn on inside

OSF tyre worn on inside

small crack in zone A

Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,369 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre worn on inside

OSF tyre worn on inside

small crack in zone A

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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SV12 YAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV12 YAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV12 YAD registered?

SV12 YAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SV12 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 YAD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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