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WR12 VSC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

372,097 mi
Last recorded372,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 372,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 338,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 296,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 227,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 174,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 77,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,510 miles

Emissions test carried out, but could not be detected as too clean.

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to collapse on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to collapse on inside edge

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emisions to clean to register tester

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 VSC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WR12 VSC, 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 WR12 VSC registered?

WR12 VSC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is WR12 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 VSC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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