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NG12 WFN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,543 mi
Last recorded143,543 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 WFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 135,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,195 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,157 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,380 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,491 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 115,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 111,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,603 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,611 miles

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

emission too clean

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted, could not view some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NG12 WFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NG12 WFN, 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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NG12 WFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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