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WV12 FLH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,875 mi
Last recorded169,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 169,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 161,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE ,STEPPED 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,036 miles

Nearside Front 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 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge 235/45x17

Fail 10 Jun 2024 153,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge 235/45x17

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,249 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges 235/45/17

tpms light on

Pass 27 Apr 2021 131,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 131,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,798 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge 235/45x17

Pass 30 May 2018 99,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have corrosion reducing braking area on the nearside rear and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 99,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have corrosion reducing braking area on the nearside rear and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,744 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre tread wearing 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre tread wearing 3mm

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 FLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

WV12 FLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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