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AU12 WTN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,859 mi
Last recorded202,859 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 202,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges check condition regularly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges check condition regularly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 187,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 173,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 173,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamps rusty

chip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,780 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Offside Front Inner brake pad low

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,338 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Rear tyres inner tread stepped

child seats fitted to rear

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres inner tread stepped

child seats fitted to rear

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AU12 WTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU12 WTN, 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 AU12 WTN registered?

AU12 WTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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