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RO12 WVE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 WVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2026
Pass 20 Sep 2025 139,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 138,459 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 106,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 94,764 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 90,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 84,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,793 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre outer wall has deep cut approaching cords

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,793 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage off side front mirror assembly damaged /sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre outer wall has deep cut approaching cords

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre deep cuts to side wall and tread worn

offside rear tyre cut to side wall

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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RO12 WVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO12 WVE, 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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What year was RO12 WVE registered?

RO12 WVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RO12 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 WVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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