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DA12 FGM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 140,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,679 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,911 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,721 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA12 FGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 FGM, 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 DA12 FGM registered?

DA12 FGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 FGM safe to buy?

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