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WV12 MZX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,989 mi
Last recorded16,989 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 169,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

TPS warning light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 6 Oct 2020 162,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,245 miles

225/45/17 tyres fitted to front 235/45/17 fitted to rear .

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

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

diesel smoke reading too low to trigger a print out .

Pass 10 Oct 2018 129,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 129,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

emisions too low to register on diesel smoke meter unable to issue a print out.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 30 May 2015 51,271 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,069 miles

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

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

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

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

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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WV12 MZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV12 MZX, 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 WV12 MZX registered?

WV12 MZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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