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VO12 UDT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,303 mi
Last recorded133,303 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,045 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 128,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 123,264 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,011 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,011 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 21,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner suraface area badly corroded, pitted and marked up

o/s front tyre tread wearing

o/s rear tyre tread starting to distort on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,586 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 20,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

VO12 UDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 UDT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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