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FA57 JDB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,826 mi
Last recorded132,826 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 JDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 122,536 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing slightly inner edge of tread

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,494 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Mar 2023 102,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,968 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearing 2mm wear markers

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre worn stepped on inner edge but still legal

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has crack outside zone b

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 37,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has crack outside zone b

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,198 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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FA57 JDB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA57 JDB, 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 FA57 JDB registered?

FA57 JDB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FA57 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 JDB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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