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WV12 CZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,666 mi
Last recorded208,666 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 208,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 204,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 200,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 195,720 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 189,995 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 184,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks heavily corroded on inner faces. brake pads only working on less than 50% of disk surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. see brake disk condition (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 184,939 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks heavily corroded on inner faces. brake pads only working on less than 50% of disk surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. see brake disk condition (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 176,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2018 162,281 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER FACES

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test TAX DISC HOLDER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2017 142,197 miles

DSM not triggered

Engine management light is on

Pass 10 May 2016 129,793 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions would not trigger DSM

Fail 10 May 2016 129,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions would not trigger DSM

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres showing uneven wear /inner edges close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2015 121,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres showing uneven wear /inner edges close to limit

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 CZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV12 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

WV12 CZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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