CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV12 WNJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

265,960 mi
Last recorded265,960 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 265,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 258,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 252,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 245,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 238,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all lights flickering

Pass 17 Oct 2023 231,227 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 230,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear anti rollbar link rod loose

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 223,407 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 223,090 miles

Offside Front drive shaft cv joint rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone b nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

cv gaiter

Fail 6 Apr 2023 223,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drive shaft cv joint rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone b nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

cv gaiter

Fail 13 Mar 2023 222,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 214,473 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 214,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (MARKED IN YELLOW) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (MARKED IN YELLOW) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 202,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 199,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 195,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 190,811 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 181,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 181,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 169,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 155,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 144,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 131,016 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 115,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 99,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV12 WNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 FV12 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV12 WNJ?

You can check the full history of FV12 WNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV12 WNJ registered?

FV12 WNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FV12 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 WNJ shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 WNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV12 WNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.