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WF12 TVU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 TVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 129,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,354 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2020 115,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,248 miles

osr tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osr tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,702 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 TVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVU, 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

How do I check the history of WF12 TVU?

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What year was WF12 TVU registered?

WF12 TVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WF12 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 TVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF12 TVU have outstanding finance?

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