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V16 TYS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,800 mi
Last recorded188,800 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 TYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 188,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn/bald inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 162,931 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 162,929 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 153,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 145,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 106,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,113 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 94,113 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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V16 TYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V16 TYS, 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 V16 TYS registered?

V16 TYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is V16 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 TYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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