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VO12 UHH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,279 mi
Last recorded241,279 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 241,279 miles

Exhaust Joining sleeve in poor condition

Offside Front Wing in poor condition but not likely to cause injury

Fail 23 Dec 2025 241,278 miles

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

Exhaust Joining sleeve in poor condition

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

Offside Front Wing in poor condition but not likely to cause injury

Pass 14 Oct 2022 233,659 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 233,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 224,087 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 224,086 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 210,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 185,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 175,386 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 161,407 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,886 miles

engine covers &under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 120,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

engine covers &under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Scratches across windscreen

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 UHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

VO12 UHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VO12 UHH safe to buy?

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