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VF12 JYN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF12 JYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 200,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 197,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2024 192,180 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 192,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 185,257 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre screw in outer edge of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 6 Feb 2023 185,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative valve not sending a signal (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Nail in tyre screw in outer edge of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2022 181,023 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2022 181,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2021 171,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 153,729 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 153,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,592 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,261 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,800 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,259 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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VF12 JYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF12 JYN, 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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VF12 JYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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