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WV12 AET

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,363 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 88,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,020 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 78,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,799 miles

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

Offside mirror cover missing and taped up

Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside mirror cover missing and taped up

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,151 miles

Offside Door mirror housing broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Position lamp not working

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,347 miles

emissions no peak detected.

eml on

engine cover

nearside front washer jet blocked but washers still provide enough water to screen

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 56,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/R17W XL (4.1.D.1b)

emissions no peak detected.

eml on

engine cover

nearside front washer jet blocked but washers still provide enough water to screen

offside rear tyre inner edge stepping.

under tray fitted

coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,737 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 27,737 miles

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

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

Engine Mangement light illuminated.

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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WV12 AET is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WV12 AET, 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 WV12 AET registered?

WV12 AET is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 AET shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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