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PO12 WFD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,853 mi
Last recorded159,853 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 WFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 159,853 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Loose

Fail 9 Mar 2026 159,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust Clamp Loose

Pass 10 Mar 2025 152,293 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated/hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 146,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + Arm Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + Arm Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 139,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn uneven/stepped inner shoulder - 235/45 R17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn uneven/stepped inner shoulder - 235/45 R17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 116,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,750 miles

Low Emissions

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,750 miles

Low Emissions

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no emissions report clean diesel

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,646 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tread edge not repairable ()

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)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no emissions report clean diesel

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades split on ends

Low emitter - no emissions report

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,251 miles

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

clean diesel no emmisions report

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO12 WFD, 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 WFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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