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P111 WGH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,529 mi
Last recorded77,529 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 WGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 77,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 74,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides fronts close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,608 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside surface

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,958 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 50,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,235 miles

Front both sides tyres low

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 45,235 miles

Front both sides tyres low

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,993 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

both rear tyres low

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,894 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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P111 WGH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P111 WGH, 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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P111 WGH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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