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FE12 AAU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,851 mi
Last recorded164,851 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 164,851 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 151,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 151,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 135,483 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 135,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,720 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel/brake binding/grabbing, further investigation required

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to center exhaust sleeve/connector corroded and weak but secure at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,717 miles

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

Full undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

full under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

full under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,982 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 59,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

console bushes starting to split

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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FE12 AAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE12 AAU, 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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FE12 AAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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