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VE12 CWT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,835 mi
Last recorded175,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 CWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 175,835 miles

child seat at nearside rear (seat belt unexamined )

lower front wishbone ,rear bushes worn

repairs affected to offside mirror

weep from nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 30 Jun 2020 175,835 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

child seat at nearside rear (seat belt unexamined )

lower front wishbone ,rear bushes worn

repairs affected to offside mirror

weep from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 5 Jul 2019 171,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 157,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 122,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 98,223 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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VE12 CWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE12 CWT, 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 VE12 CWT registered?

VE12 CWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VE12 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 CWT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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