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DG12 WMP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

231,359 mi
Last recorded231,359 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 231,359 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mount's noisy when turned no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 224,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 223,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 200,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 186,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 177,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 174,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 159,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 130,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,314 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 WMP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG12 WMP, 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 DG12 WMP registered?

DG12 WMP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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