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VO12 MTV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,365 mi
Last recorded191,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 MTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 191,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 190,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 172,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 155,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 148,885 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022
Fail 23 Mar 2022 148,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 122,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,042 miles

fuel feed pipes at tank damp no visible sign of leak

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,873 miles

Nearside Front 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 MTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 VO12 MTV, 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 VO12 MTV registered?

VO12 MTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is VO12 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 MTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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