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WL12 JYO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,260 mi
Last recorded193,260 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 193,260 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 182,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 182,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 175,622 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both coil spring corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Front both lower control arm minor space in bushes but no damage

Front under engine center mounting minor crack

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

Nearside Front wire cable insured

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall minor crack but not down to cord

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

Offside Front coil spring from top mounting seat minor alignment out but is safe

Fail 30 Dec 2023 175,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe clamp broken and pipe insured in middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed due exhaust broken pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both lower control arm minor space in bushes but no damage

Front under engine center mounting minor crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wire cable insured

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall minor crack but not down to cord

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

Offside Front coil spring from top mounting seat minor alignment out but is safe

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both coil spring corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2022 168,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 168,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 161,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 154,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 102,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush on both sides bushes cracking/Pershing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/r17/94y (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush on both sides bushes cracking/Pershing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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