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VO12 OVV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

315,600 mi
Last recorded315,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 315,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 315,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 292,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 273,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 255,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 241,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 225,316 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 211,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 211,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 198,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 178,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 157,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,093 miles

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 OVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

VO12 OVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is VO12 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 OVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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