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FJ12 WRP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,211 mi
Last recorded194,211 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 194,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 194,001 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working not working correctly flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 183,110 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 183,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 174,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 162,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2022 152,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 140,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 119,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 96,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2016 90,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,318 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJ12 WRP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ12 WRP, 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 FJ12 WRP registered?

FJ12 WRP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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