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VU12 WHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,403 mi
Last recorded210,403 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 210,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 202,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 186,281 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 155,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,579 miles

condition of front number plate

operation of eye level stop light

Fail 3 Sep 2018 128,579 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

condition of front number plate

operation of eye level stop light

Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,705 miles

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

condition of front number plate

corrosion on rear brake disc s

damage to o/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of front number plate

corrosion on rear brake disc s

damage to o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,451 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damage

Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,451 miles

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

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

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wall damage

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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VU12 WHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VU12 WHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 WHL registered?

VU12 WHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is VU12 WHL safe to buy?

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