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WV12 VDP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,282 mi
Last recorded171,282 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 171,282 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 0n sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 161,323 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 150,333 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 150,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 139,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 125,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 125,955 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 106,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,655 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,655 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,189 miles

NS washer jet not working

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

Puncture in NSR tyre

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,189 miles

NS washer jet not working

Puncture in NSR tyre

Rear tyres worn unevenly

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 VDP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

WV12 VDP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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