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FL12 OTT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,011 mi
Last recorded201,011 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 OTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 201,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 188,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 183,919 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover damaged

Pass 17 May 2018 174,401 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front banti roll bar link dust cover deterioted

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear position lights working 50%

Fail 16 May 2018 174,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside front banti roll bar link dust cover deterioted

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear position lights working 50%

Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,782 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,271 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,075 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,962 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,374 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing/worn on inner

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,927 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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FL12 OTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FL12 OTT, 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 OTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 OTT 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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