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SW12 CWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 CWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 98,432 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 98,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 72,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 63,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 55,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 45,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 39,180 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 39,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 32,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 26,620 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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SW12 CWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW12 CWU, 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 SW12 CWU registered?

SW12 CWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SW12 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 CWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW12 CWU have outstanding finance?

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