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WM12 MJO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,307 mi
Last recorded228,307 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 MJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 228,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 228,104 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 200,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 200,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,294 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,294 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm tread and wearing inside edges

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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WM12 MJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM12 MJO, 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 WM12 MJO registered?

WM12 MJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is WM12 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 MJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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