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AV12 FAF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,980 mi
Last recorded155,980 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 155,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 146,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,488 miles

vehicle emissions not detected by test equipment

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both bald inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5-4.0mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have many cuts and some with stones in them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to test, no reading from analyser.

nsr shock cover has dropped.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 105,602 miles

Emissions not tested unable to rev up and obtain reading. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both bald inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5-4.0mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have many cuts and some with stones in them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

nsr shock cover has dropped.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,541 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,815 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AV12 FAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV12 FAF, 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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AV12 FAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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