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WV12 LWT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,941 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,506 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 75,506 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,591 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,829 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,128 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,569 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)

both rear tyres stepped

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 LWT 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

WV12 LWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is WV12 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 LWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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