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WD12 DAA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,813 mi
Last recorded144,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 144,813 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 132,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 123,102 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 2x (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock Absorber casings corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 107,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 107,439 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 89,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 80,243 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,644 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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WD12 DAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WD12 DAA, 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 WD12 DAA registered?

WD12 DAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is WD12 DAA safe to buy?

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