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WM12 VEW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,517 mi
Last recorded186,517 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 186,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Rear both trailing arm bushes worn

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2025 174,123 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

NSF TYRE TREAD LOW (3MM)

OSF TYRE WORN/BALD ON EDGES AND TREAD LOW (3MM)

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2024 162,823 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2023 151,470 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NSR TYRE STEPPED AND WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD,AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD

OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OSR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD

Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,967 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 129,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,291 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Insides And Small Cuts In Tread

OSF And NSF Consol Bushes Cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2018 100,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm+ starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm+ starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,777 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,362 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 VEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

WM12 VEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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