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DS12 WPF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,326 mi
Last recorded85,326 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 WPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,326 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,288 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 76,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,827 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,098 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 62,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,379 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 54,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,263 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have cracks and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,449 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked + feathered on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,222 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear Both rear tyres feathered on the inner edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,731 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres have cracks in threads

Fail 20 Jul 2017 24,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres have cracks in threads

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Beginning to Crack Slightly

Offside Rear Tyre Beginning to Crack Slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2016 20,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre Beginning to Crack Slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Beginning to Crack Slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,473 miles

front wipers slightly split on 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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DS12 WPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 DS12 WPF, 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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DS12 WPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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The MOT history for DS12 WPF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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