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WD12 FWT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,705 mi
Last recorded153,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 FWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 134,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,277 miles

Emissions not recorded (too low).

Pass 15 Jul 2020 102,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,429 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 FWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

WD12 FWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is WD12 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 FWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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