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WM12 PLJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,649 mi
Last recorded194,649 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 PLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 194,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 194,649 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,413 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 181,413 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,582 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 163,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 148,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,626 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 112,626 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,918 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,087 miles

front tyres on 3mm

plastic undertrays fitted making some components difficult to assess

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 PLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

WM12 PLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is WM12 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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