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WN12 YHM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,631 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,689 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,933 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 YHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

WN12 YHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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