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VN12 XUZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,201 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Fail 29 Jan 2026 114,201 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,121 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 22 Jan 2025 103,121 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,338 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 25 Jan 2024 92,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 13 Jan 2023 80,499 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,624 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2022 70,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,303 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 62,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.plastic covers fitted.n/s/f o/s/r tyres old and worn.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.plastic covers fitted.n/s/f o/s/r tyres old and worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,538 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 11 Jul 2017 34,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 May 2016 25,099 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean too detect throttle

o/s/f tyre just off 2mm wear bars

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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VN12 XUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VN12 XUZ, 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 VN12 XUZ registered?

VN12 XUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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