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VK12 UPH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

237,403 mi
Last recorded237,403 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 237,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 237,401 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective poor pattern on both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit & going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 225,489 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 218,052 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 208,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 199,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2021 178,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear

Fail 15 Jun 2021 178,928 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 163,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 85,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UPH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VK12 UPH, 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 VK12 UPH registered?

VK12 UPH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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