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VO12 UUH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,235 mi
Last recorded149,235 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 149,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 146,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235,45w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2024 129,158 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2023 114,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,700 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,805 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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 UUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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