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VO12 OBD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,781 mi
Last recorded246,781 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 246,781 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 215,806 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and both rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 190,965 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit at time of test.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 154,729 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 154,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 154,096 miles

Additional braking device inoperative warning notification - intermittent (1.5 (b))

DSM not register smoke test

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 132,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 112,459 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 112,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracked

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 OBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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