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WN12 OPF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,496 mi
Last recorded151,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 OPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 151,496 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle emissions clean

Pass 3 Jul 2025 145,973 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 140,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 140,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,957 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,986 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 100,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,921 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 84,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 74,898 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2016 62,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,760 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

front tyres very low

rear tyres worn very unevenly

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 OPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

WN12 OPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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