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WF12 OBY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,477 mi
Last recorded186,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 186,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 167,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 148,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,625 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 123,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 103,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,969 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread on 3mm and perished

Fail 5 Sep 2018 88,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread on 3mm and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,256 miles

scrathes to screen in swept area

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 OBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF12 OBY, 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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WF12 OBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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