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WN12 KWP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 KWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 136,605 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear noted to inner edges of rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside of vehicle limited

Fail 1 Jun 2026 136,606 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear noted to inner edges of rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 27 May 2025 128,368 miles

access to underside very limited

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear noted to inner edges of rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside limited

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,154 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 114,152 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

access to underside limited due to trims

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,157 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm

osf tyre heavy wear on inner edge

slight uneven wear to inner edge of osr tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,656 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,058 miles

front brake pads worn to 4mm

wear noted to nsf and osf suspension bushs

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,079 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,310 miles

nsf and osf tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,053 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,729 miles

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 KWP 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN12 KWP registered?

WN12 KWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is WN12 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 KWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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