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VO12 OBG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,833 mi
Last recorded147,833 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 147,833 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 147,833 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,560 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

emission not detected

Fail 9 Jun 2017 100,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

emission not detected

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,380 miles

Front undertray suspect oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,323 miles

Front undertray

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emisson so no reading

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven

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 OBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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