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SW12 HVM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,217 mi
Last recorded160,217 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 160,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 146,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,048 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

Both front tyres worn close to limits on inner edges

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen on inner edges

Noise from cam belt area

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2022 112,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight miss shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight miss shape on inner edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 100,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight miss shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight miss shape on inner edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,908 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen is damaged but not seriously effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen is damaged but not seriously effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,279 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,275 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,374 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 HVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW12 HVM, 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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SW12 HVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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