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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

336,536 mi
Last recorded336,536 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 EUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 336,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers are smearing

coolant level low

engine cover fitted

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is split

oil leak

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2023 336,536 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers are smearing

coolant level low

engine cover fitted

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is split

oil leak

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 322,793 miles

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

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 9 Mar 2022 322,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 25 Mar 2021 292,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 292,850 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 274,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 241,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 203,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 167,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,293 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,670 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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VK12 EUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK12 EUR, 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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VK12 EUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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