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FL12 VME

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,968 mi
Last recorded165,968 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 165,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 146,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,868 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,785 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,328 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 VME is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL12 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 VME registered?

FL12 VME is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is FL12 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 VME shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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