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WG12 OTS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 OTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 66,899 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 66,896 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,697 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,363 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,540 miles

undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 16 Jun 2022 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,714 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,691 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 47,690 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces in a poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear Tyre's have slight cracking and uneven wear to tread

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,952 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear to tread and inner edges are worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces are in a poor condition (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,696 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 OTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG12 OTS, 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 WG12 OTS registered?

WG12 OTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is WG12 OTS safe to buy?

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