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WU12 HLF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,635 mi
Last recorded154,635 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 154,635 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 147,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 137,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 134,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,878 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,585 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,672 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 118,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower suspension inner arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower suspension arm inner bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2019 111,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage , not exposing cords

Offside Front tyre excessive wear on inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 88,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,912 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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WU12 HLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WU12 HLF, 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 WU12 HLF registered?

WU12 HLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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