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WN12 AAF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,309 mi
Last recorded197,309 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 197,309 miles

Nearside Rear Inner nsr inner light lens cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2024 193,121 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 193,119 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn osr drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 186,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 186,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 179,574 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 179,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 174,261 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 174,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 171,325 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 171,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 151,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 126,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner EDGE ON TYRE WORN SMOOTH REST OF TYRE OK.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner EDGE ON TYRE WORN SMOOTH REST OF TYRE OK.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner EDGE ON TYRE WORN SMOOTH REST OF TYRE OK.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner EDGE ON TYRE WORN SMOOTH REST OF TYRE OK.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,204 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WN12 AAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN12 AAF, 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 WN12 AAF registered?

WN12 AAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WN12 AAF safe to buy?

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