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WL12 HRC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,401 miles

Door dented N/S/R.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2024 84,019 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,243 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear side under the vehicle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray front side

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 78,243 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear side under the vehicle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray front side

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 78,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,308 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre Perishing outer wall slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 52,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,760 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear wheels have different offsets

Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear wheels have different offsets

Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,962 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 HRC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

WL12 HRC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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