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YC12 WNO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,398 mi
Last recorded190,398 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 190,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 184,729 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Factory fit Undertrays & Covers in situ at time of test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth on INNER Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE - Early Attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth on INNER Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth on INNER Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth on INNER Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted across rear seats ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. All Connected Suspension Components, ie, Arms, Bars, links etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 175,000 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 164,904 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 156,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 153,469 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 145,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 138,906 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.76mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.82mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PLASTIC SILL FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 6 May 2017 127,809 miles

ALL FOU8R COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR.AND OBJECT ON THE CENTRE PART OF THE SCREEN

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PLASTIC FLOOR AND SILL COVERS

Pass 7 May 2016 118,065 miles

car has sill, floor and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,627 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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YC12 WNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 WNO, 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 YC12 WNO registered?

YC12 WNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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