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VO12 MMA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,193 mi
Last recorded192,193 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 MMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 192,193 miles

Fuel filter housing wet

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2025 184,503 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing water

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 177,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 170,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 163,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 159,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 147,326 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,161 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES

Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,161 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SPLIT SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SPLIT SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,637 miles

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

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

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

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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VO12 MMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO12 MMA, 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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VO12 MMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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