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VO12 UHM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrte wearing close to the wear markers .235/45zr17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 113,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split fitted new aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrte wearing close to the wear markers .235/45zr17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,139 miles

Lower under trays fitted .

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspernsion arm rear bush has cracking and is deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush has cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Lower undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front has slight play in a ball joint in the track rod end . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion .

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped and have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking and deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating delaminating in places . (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod upper rubber split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped and have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking and deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating delaminating in places . (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs have corrosion lines around discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs have corrosion lines around discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,856 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,315 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,091 miles

o\s\r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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 UHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHM, 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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VO12 UHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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