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DG12 WHE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,953 mi
Last recorded173,953 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 173,953 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, bald around inner tread. Cords or ply not showing yet. ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, bald around inner tread. Cords or ply not showing yet. ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that bolt to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 173,953 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, bald around inner tread. Cords or ply not showing yet. ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, bald around inner tread. Cords or ply not showing yet. ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that bolt to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 161,445 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread 235/45/17

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

Rear Coil spring worn offside and nearside and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 147,225 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 147,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittent, when driving brake pedal is pulsing under braking (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape around inner tread and cracking. Cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape around inner tread and cracking. Cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 137,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside and scrubbing around inner treads 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,669 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,668 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,929 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,248 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,244 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,161 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,161 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,154 miles

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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DG12 WHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG12 WHE, 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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DG12 WHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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