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A2 WDB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,203 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 122,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,463 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 107,926 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in 'A' zone under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 107,926 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction removed sticker from swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in 'A' zone under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,287 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 86,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,813 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,283 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 74,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,466 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,919 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,215 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,431 miles

Both front tyres worn on 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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A2 WDB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A2 WDB, 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 A2 WDB registered?

A2 WDB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is A2 WDB safe to buy?

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