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VO12 UNN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,773 mi
Last recorded175,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 175,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 171,023 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 171,023 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 161,067 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 161,067 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 150,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 138,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 127,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 127,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,546 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 117,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 101,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,874 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 87,874 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,489 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

VO12 UNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is VO12 UNN safe to buy?

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