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AF12 WEO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,201 mi
Last recorded150,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,201 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 150,201 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 146,667 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 146,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 142,484 miles

Nearside Front nsf cv boot slighty leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear sub frame/suspension components has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2023 142,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nsf cv boot slighty leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear sub frame/suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,307 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 139,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,347 miles

rear tyres cracking and low on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,275 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,892 miles

NSR tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,071 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped

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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AF12 WEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 WEO, 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 AF12 WEO registered?

AF12 WEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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