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WK12 WKR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026

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))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026

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))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm / linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall curbing band damaged / cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated loose to suspension / rubbing on housing/ fixing clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear damaged / broken / centre section missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,409 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,632 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2020 55,070 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 53,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2018 48,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,464 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,602 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 37,856 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,856 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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WK12 WKR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK12 WKR, 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 WK12 WKR registered?

WK12 WKR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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