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WG12 ZVE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 ZVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 70,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 58,060 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,991 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,874 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 Inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 44,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,619 miles

front tyres 2.5mm

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 ZVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

WG12 ZVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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