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WL12 FYR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,612 mi
Last recorded115,612 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 104,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,437 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,107 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 70,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,030 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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WL12 FYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WL12 FYR, 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 WL12 FYR registered?

WL12 FYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is WL12 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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