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DA12 WFT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,958 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front disc brake inner faces corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2024 71,958 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front disc brake inner faces corroded

Offside mirror damaged /tapped up

Rear brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,448 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 45,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs scored on inner 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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DA12 WFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 WFT, 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 DA12 WFT registered?

DA12 WFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DA12 WFT safe to buy?

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