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WR12 UAO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,813 mi
Last recorded221,813 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 UAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 221,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 212,239 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 201,722 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 201,722 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very uneavenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 190,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 177,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 172,474 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly sticking on

day time directional lamps inop

parking brake performance close to limit

service brake performance close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2020 172,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly sticking on

day time directional lamps inop

parking brake performance close to limit

service brake performance close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2019 166,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 166,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 164,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,600 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 UAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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