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WG12 YCF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,869 mi
Last recorded142,869 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear On 2mm Wear Bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 116,024 miles

Rear Tyres have slight stepping to tread

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,916 miles

NSR tyre has stepped wear on inner edge

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

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

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 YCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

WG12 YCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is WG12 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 YCF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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