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VO12 UMG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

343,053 mi
Last recorded343,053 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 343,053 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2022 329,902 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 315,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 300,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 291,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2019 269,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 243,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 242,235 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 242,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 218,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 190,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 171,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 171,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,649 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,435 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,346 miles

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

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

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 UMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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