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VO12 OUV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,108 mi
Last recorded150,108 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,108 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2025 144,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 144,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,774 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 134,231 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,009 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,513 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OUV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO12 OUV registered?

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

Is VO12 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 OUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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