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VO12 UES

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,121 mi
Last recorded178,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 178,121 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre possible puncture pressure was 10psi ()

Fail 4 Jan 2025 178,121 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre possible puncture pressure was 10psi ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 172,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45r17 nsr & 235/45r17 osr (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 161,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,053 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 UES is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UES, 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 UES registered?

VO12 UES is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is VO12 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 UES shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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