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WN62 WTF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,626 mi
Last recorded179,626 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 WTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 179,626 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn and 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 179,626 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn and 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 172,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 172,748 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 165,153 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 165,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,470 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 150,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,271 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,719 miles

Rear Brake discs worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WTF, 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 WN62 WTF registered?

WN62 WTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is WN62 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 WTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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