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WR12 VMJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,427 mi
Last recorded177,427 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 177,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 169,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 169,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 161,641 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 161,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 149,520 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 149,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 140,580 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 140,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f lower arm front bush excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,038 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 129,038 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,007 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arm rear bushes have cracks and have movement in them (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and uneven wear on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arm rear bushes have cracks and have movement in them (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and uneven wear on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 97,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMJ, 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 WR12 VMJ registered?

WR12 VMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is WR12 VMJ safe to buy?

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