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AD12 FFK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,762 mi
Last recorded135,762 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 135,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner s/wall ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 128,786 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,730 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,259 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,076 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 95,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,235 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,882 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,812 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD12 FFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD12 FFK, 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 AD12 FFK registered?

AD12 FFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is AD12 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 FFK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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