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VO12 WPE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,461 mi
Last recorded208,461 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 208,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Underbody has general corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2025 204,965 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 202,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 201,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 201,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 197,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 182,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 170,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 160,843 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 160,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,811 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,510 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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VO12 WPE 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 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 VO12 WPE, 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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VO12 WPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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