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DG12 WHW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,831 mi
Last recorded165,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 165,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,671 miles

Central Front Lower small crack on the windscreen

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge & tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge & tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 154,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower small crack on the windscreen

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge & tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge & tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,851 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2023 128,927 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 128,584 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 102,861 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,874 miles

All rear lights Light intensity obviously reduced

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Rear Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,331 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,324 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 42,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,602 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WHW 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 DG12 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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