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WG12 YZX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,548 mi
Last recorded198,548 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 198,548 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 191,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank strap damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 191,934 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank strap damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 179,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 171,973 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated-

o s r rim slightly damaged-o s r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs corroded/pitted-front brake discs wearing low-rear axle corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-all brake flexi ferroles corroded-middle exhaust clamp corroded-

Fail 24 Mar 2023 171,973 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n s f coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o s r coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o s r rim slightly damaged-o s r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs corroded/pitted-front brake discs wearing low-rear axle corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-all brake flexi ferroles corroded-middle exhaust clamp corroded-

Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2019 127,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cut but not yet to cord

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 117,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cut but not yet to cord

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 104,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cut but not yet to cord

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,248 miles

engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay

under trays ltd inspection of underside

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,733 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 YZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

WG12 YZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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