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FL12 MGX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,106 mi
Last recorded199,106 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 MGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 199,106 miles

Nearside Front wish bone bush starting to debond

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 May 2025 199,400 miles

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 6 May 2025 194,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2024 188,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 182,735 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 182,735 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 177,099 miles

rear reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 May 2022 177,097 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2021 168,856 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 168,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 160,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,211 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 150,207 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 132,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner both rear inner edge tyres almost codes

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 132,405 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner both rear inner edge tyres almost codes

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, close to ply/cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, close to ply/cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, VERY close to ply/cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, close to ply/cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, close to ply/cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, VERY close to ply/cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,222 miles

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

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

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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FL12 MGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL12 MGX, 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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FL12 MGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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