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WJ12 EAX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,533 mi
Last recorded67,533 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 67,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,628 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 57,739 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,403 miles

font brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,718 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edges

rear tyres worn to 0mm on inner edges

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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WJ12 EAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WJ12 EAX, 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 WJ12 EAX registered?

WJ12 EAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WJ12 EAX safe to buy?

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