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WV12 YEB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,221 mi
Last recorded133,221 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 133,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2026 133,203 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,540 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,035 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 75,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,018 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted Inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,816 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 41,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 38,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,522 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,650 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,092 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YEB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

WV12 YEB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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