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VO12 WZM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 111,988 miles

Rear both rear coil spring rusty

Rear both rear suspension arms rusty

Rear rear subframe rusty

Rear suspension arm rear bushes cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2026 111,988 miles

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

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

Rear both rear coil spring rusty

Rear both rear suspension arms rusty

Rear rear subframe rusty

Rear suspension arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2025 97,487 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,889 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,785 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 74,738 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,583 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))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sitting on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sitting on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 27 Mar 2015 37,650 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

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 WZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO12 WZM, 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 VO12 WZM registered?

VO12 WZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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