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WU12 KJE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,608 mi
Last recorded183,608 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 KJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 183,608 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 172,774 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 164,248 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 150,779 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 150,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 137,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,502 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 129,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 110,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 98,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 98,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,168 miles

Offside Front wiper deteriating recomend change

Fail 27 Apr 2017 89,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper deteriating recomend change

Pass 6 May 2016 79,210 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 79,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,407 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 KJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU12 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

WU12 KJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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