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FH12 MDV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,621 mi
Last recorded177,621 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 177,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 146,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 146,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder from windscreen

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 95,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 35,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front slight tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,432 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 22,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 5,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,906 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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FH12 MDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH12 MDV, 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 FH12 MDV registered?

FH12 MDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is FH12 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 MDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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