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VN12 ZNB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,307 mi
Last recorded166,307 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 166,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 324,878 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 324,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 275,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 275,220 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 206,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 170,639 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 170,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,281 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 123,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,793 miles

Rear tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN12 ZNB, 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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VN12 ZNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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