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WV12 FLF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,807 mi
Last recorded182,807 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 182,807 miles

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

Nearside Front MIRROR GLASS POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Rear Inner SLIGHHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 182,807 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front MIRROR GLASS POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Rear Inner SLIGHHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 168,498 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly damaged.

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 154,160 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly worn.

Offside Front Small stone chip in zone b.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 143,361 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes getting weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes getting weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 133,658 miles

Offside Front Small stone chip in zone a less then limit

Fail 27 Aug 2019 133,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Small stone chip in zone a less then limit

Pass 13 Aug 2018 122,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,644 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,610 miles

Front screen wiper blade damage in zone A

Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front screen wiper blade damage in zone A

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

WV12 FLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WV12 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 FLF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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