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WR12 DLN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 196,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet cable has been detached and replace by a bit of rope behind the grill

gearbox bearings have failed causing a noise

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 18 May 2020 196,982 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet cable has been detached and replace by a bit of rope behind the grill

gearbox bearings have failed causing a noise

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 26 Mar 2019 185,864 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 185,833 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 174,094 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 174,094 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 158,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 172,767 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 117,913 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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WR12 DLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR12 DLN, 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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WR12 DLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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