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WN12 YHO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,240 mi
Last recorded215,240 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 YHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 215,240 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 215,082 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 199,458 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 199,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 188,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 180,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 154,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 153,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 137,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

WN12 YHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WN12 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 YHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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