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WL12 JYN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,860 mi
Last recorded203,860 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 203,860 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bracket bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 203,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bracket bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

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

Is WL12 JYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 JYN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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