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VO12 UNH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 157,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage and cracking [no ply or cords visible] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 157,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage and cracking [no ply or cords visible] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside[lens tape applied] (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 155,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,522 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 137,390 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Dec 2019 126,176 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 123,113 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 123,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 118,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 109,523 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,606 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 28 Dec 2015 75,801 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 28 Dec 2015 75,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,269 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,193 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 UNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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