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WN62 WSO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,791 mi
Last recorded183,791 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 WSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 183,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 175,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 169,646 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 162,662 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2022 162,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,811 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,490 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,284 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,891 miles

Rear rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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WN62 WSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN62 WSO, 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 WN62 WSO registered?

WN62 WSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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