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VE12 OHC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,094 mi
Last recorded175,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 175,094 miles

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2025 167,066 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2024 157,016 miles

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,351 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 138,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 126,826 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 117,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,285 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in NSF lower arm . (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in OSF lower arm . (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VE12 OHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OHC, 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 VE12 OHC registered?

VE12 OHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is VE12 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 OHC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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