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PO12 WDG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,571 mi
Last recorded127,571 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 WDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,571 miles

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

Offside daytime running light not working

rear bumper damaged and cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2022 127,534 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside daytime running light not working

rear bumper damaged and cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,193 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from turbo to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,147 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from turbo to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,023 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,648 miles

engine covers fitted

headlight adjuster moved

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers fitted

headlight adjuster moved

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PO12 WDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PO12 WDG, 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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PO12 WDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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