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FG12 FXT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,345 mi
Last recorded185,345 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 FXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 185,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 179,364 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 May 2024 177,759 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 177,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 168,702 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,816 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2022 153,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2021 140,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,451 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,938 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2017 87,283 miles

Nearside Front ARCH LINNER AND UNDER BODY TRIM BROKEN

Nearside Front WINTER TYRE

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear WINTER TYRE

Fail 12 May 2017 87,283 miles

Nearside Front ARCH LINNER AND UNDER BODY TRIM BROKEN

Nearside Front WINTER TYRE

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear WINTER TYRE

Pass 16 May 2016 72,965 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

WINTER TYRES FITTED

Fail 16 May 2016 72,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

CHILD SEAT FITTED

WINTER TYRES FITTED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 67,474 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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FG12 FXT 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 68.8%.

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 FG12 FXT, 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 FG12 FXT registered?

FG12 FXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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