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WG12 WTN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 123,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + slightly perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,541 miles

Rear 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))

both rear tyres starting to split between tread

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre loosing shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre loosing shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,828 miles

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

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 WTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

WG12 WTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is WG12 WTN safe to buy?

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