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VO12 UTR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,739 mi
Last recorded178,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 178,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 168,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 161,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre clamp snapped

Fail 5 Oct 2023 161,607 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre clamp snapped

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,852 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 148,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 143,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,876 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of rear belt

Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working 1 of 2 on boot lid (4.2.1 (a))

child seat fitted nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of rear belt

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low flat spots inner section plus nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low flat spots inner section plus nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,794 miles

Spare tyre defective

inner edges front tyres worn low

rev limit stationary too low for emmissions test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,794 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inner edges front tyres worn low

rev limit stationary too low for emmissions test

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 UTR 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 73.3%.

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 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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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