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WF12 EYD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,219 mi
Last recorded110,219 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 EYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre treads worn on inner edges and close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 86,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,683 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,673 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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,849 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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WF12 EYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF12 EYD, 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 WF12 EYD registered?

WF12 EYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WF12 EYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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