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FE12 PZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 PZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 156,265 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 156,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 150,125 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 150,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 141,107 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 133,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 125,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 115,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp level assy- Bar is fractured, but still attached

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres have wall cuts, but no deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 115,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp level assy- Bar is fractured, but still attached

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres have wall cuts, but no deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 76,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,063 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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FE12 PZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PZL, 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 FE12 PZL registered?

FE12 PZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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