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VU12 ZDV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,466 mi
Last recorded222,466 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2020 222,466 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 340,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 193,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 143,981 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 119,118 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,651 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre has a deep cut in tread

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 ZDV 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 100%.

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 VU12 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

VU12 ZDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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