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WK12 ZGN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,711 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,858 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin un-even wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and uneven wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm and starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and uneven wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,585 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and miss shaping on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,664 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking around tread

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking around tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,695 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,694 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to NSR seat at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,092 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 ZGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

WK12 ZGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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