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PO12 WHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,885 mi
Last recorded165,885 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 WHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 159,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 159,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 150,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 139,925 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 139,922 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 131,877 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 131,877 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 123,028 miles

NSF DRL inop.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount rough in rotation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 122,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount rough in rotation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS lamp on. NSF DRL inop.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,642 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS lamp on

Fail 20 Jun 2019 104,642 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,233 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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PO12 WHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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