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VO12 MTJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,574 mi
Last recorded183,574 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 MTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 183,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 160,564 miles

slight cut in both front wishbone rear bushes + nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play + chip on front screen in zone A + rear discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2023 155,604 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf wish bone arm bushes worn parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 155,604 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf wish bone arm bushes worn parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 149,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating / slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating / slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 139,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,256 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 111,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,159 miles

nearside tyre unevenly worn inner edge

offside rear trye worn unevenly inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,159 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside tyre unevenly worn inner edge

offside rear trye worn unevenly inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

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 MTJ 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 78.6%.

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 VO12 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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