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WN62 WSY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,791 mi
Last recorded162,791 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 WSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 162,791 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 162,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both O/S & N/S front lower suspension arm bushes worn excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both O/S & N/S front tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 140,398 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,292 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 131,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,297 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,918 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 111,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,240 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,312 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,856 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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WN62 WSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

WN62 WSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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