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GU12 WEA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,937 mi
Last recorded199,937 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 199,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 194,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 190,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 186,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 182,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 182,171 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 180,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 176,141 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 176,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 158,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 141,667 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 141,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,511 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on sidewall/scuffed on treads

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

undetected peak on emissions test

Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has cut on sidewall/scuffed on treads

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

undetected peak on emissions test

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,956 miles

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2016 112,224 miles

Emission is too clean machine can not register

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,963 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emission is too clean machine can not register

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,848 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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GU12 WEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU12 WEA, 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 GU12 WEA registered?

GU12 WEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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