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VA12 EOO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,124 mi
Last recorded203,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 203,124 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 203,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 191,991 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SPLASH GAURD ( UNDER WING ) DAMAGED )

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED AND HANGING VERY LOW ( NERASIDE )

Fail 25 Jan 2023 191,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT SPLASH GAURD ( UNDER WING ) DAMAGED )

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED AND HANGING VERY LOW ( NERASIDE )

Pass 1 Feb 2022 175,333 miles

Bonnet /secondary safety catch sticking requires attention/lubrication

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray to nearside floor damaged , hanging low and insecure

glow plug lamp flashing during mot test

Pass 11 Jan 2021 159,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 159,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 133,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,470 miles

E.M.L. on.

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped and worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 99,471 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

E.M.L. on.

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped and worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VA12 EOO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA12 EOO, 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 VA12 EOO registered?

VA12 EOO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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