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WL12 DOA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,729 mi
Last recorded138,729 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,729 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 137,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 114,058 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2024 114,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,818 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,588 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Rear both rear roll bar links have slight play

Rear slight corrosion to rear axle (suspension units )

Fail 13 Jul 2022 92,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Rear both rear roll bar links have slight play

Rear slight corrosion to rear axle (suspension units )

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 67,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,549 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 235/45R17 6 - 6 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc face and inner pads not visible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 235/45R17 4.5 - 4 - 4 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Continental 235/45R17 6 - 6 - 5.5 mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc face and inner pads not visible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre General 235/45R17 605 - 7.5 - 6.5 mm

Fail 7 Jul 2018 57,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner disc face badly corroded and parts missing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner disc face badly corroded and parts missing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 235/45R17 6 - 6 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc face and inner pads not visible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 235/45R17 4.5 - 4 - 4 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Continental 235/45R17 6 - 6 - 5.5 mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc face and inner pads not visible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre General 235/45R17 605 - 7.5 - 6.5 mm

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,258 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 235/45R17 2.5 - 2 - 3 mm

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

Nearside Front has a presence of heavy, fragile or numerous passenger effects or other articles, on the seat. Can only just inspect seat belt.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 235/45R17 6 - 6 - 6 mm

Offside Front Tyre Continental 235/45R17 3 - 2.5 - 3 mm

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 235/45R17 5.5 - 6 - 5.5 mm

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,602 miles

Slight corroded front brake discs - inner faces

Pass 30 May 2015 32,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WL12 DOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WL12 DOA, 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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WL12 DOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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