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VO12 WZV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,866 mi
Last recorded208,866 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2024 208,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 194,535 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 176,287 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 158,748 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 143,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 141,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,132 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but not to cords

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,686 miles

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

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

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 WZV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO12 WZV registered?

VO12 WZV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is VO12 WZV safe to buy?

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