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DF12 WCV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

228,123 mi
Last recorded228,123 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 WCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 228,123 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 228,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 219,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 209,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 199,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 191,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 182,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 175,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 164,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 147,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 134,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,993 miles

Offside Rear 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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DF12 WCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF12 WCV, 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 DF12 WCV registered?

DF12 WCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for DF12 WCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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