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FL12 PKK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,468 mi
Last recorded126,468 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 PKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.SOME SLACK ON DRIVERS SEAT BELT.AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTANTLY COMES ON.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.SOME SLACK ON DRIVERS SEAT BELT.AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTANTLY COMES ON.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,029 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT UNIT WHICH INCORPARATES FOG LIGHT AS WELL IS INSECURE AND HAS BEEN PUSHED INSIDE BUMPER THIS SHOULD BE RECTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,029 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT UNIT WHICH INCORPARATES FOG LIGHT AS WELL IS INSECURE AND HAS BEEN PUSHED INSIDE BUMPER THIS SHOULD BE RECTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 PKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PKK, 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 PKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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