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WG12 CNA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,777 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,286 miles

emission to clean

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,603 miles

emission clean 0.50

Pass 13 May 2019 57,521 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,949 miles

unable to obtain emissions report

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 10 May 2017 31,449 miles

unable to obtain emissions printout due to undetected peak

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2016 23,316 miles

Front Both tyres feathered on inner edge

Offside Front Indicator lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 20,063 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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WG12 CNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG12 CNA, 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

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What year was WG12 CNA registered?

WG12 CNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is WG12 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 CNA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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