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WP12 EJY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,987 mi
Last recorded131,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 EJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 131,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,118 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,595 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,573 miles

Exhaust corrodefd

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,295 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,852 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,357 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WP12 EJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP12 EJY, 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 WP12 EJY registered?

WP12 EJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is WP12 EJY safe to buy?

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