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WV12 VFD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 137,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image and lower output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Plus various items. ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image and lower output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,494 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger on interior mirror . ()

Low fuel , light on !

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished cracking all around wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot area full no checks able , also gas bottle loose ?

Wheel centre cap missing nearside rear and offside front .

Fail 24 Aug 2023 113,493 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger on interior mirror . ()

Low fuel , light on !

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Pivot not locked in position . (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant level low !

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Pivot not locked in position . (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished cracking all around wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot area full no checks able , also gas bottle loose ?

Wheel centre cap missing nearside rear and offside front .

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,815 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray at front extends to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 93,815 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords and wire exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray at front extends to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,655 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,877 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,888 miles

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 VFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

WV12 VFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 VFD 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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