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WM12 SZJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,247 mi
Last recorded195,247 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 SZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 195,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 190,004 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 189,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 186,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 186,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 177,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 177,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 160,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 152,033 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 152,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 138,700 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 138,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,865 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

d.p.f.fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 SZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

WM12 SZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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