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WJ12 RHF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,096 mi
Last recorded183,096 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 RHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 183,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate delaminating . (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 171,458 miles

Lower undertrays fitted .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating . (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 171,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower undertrays fitted .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating . (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 164,580 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside tyre wearing on the inner edge eneven . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads down to 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating delaminating . (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,050 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension lower arms rear bushes cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating delaminating . (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges .235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 160,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension lower arms rear bushes cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating delaminating . (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges .235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs are slightly lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate is deteriorating . (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 147,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 147,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen aero type blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 139,381 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 139,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 88,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,626 miles

Advise wheel alignment check

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ12 RHF, 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 WJ12 RHF registered?

WJ12 RHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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