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FL12 YDW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,964 mi
Last recorded141,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 141,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone, rear bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Fail 22 Jul 2026 141,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone, rear bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,314 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 25 Jul 2025 131,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread, Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Upper One Bulb Inoperative on High Level Brake Light

Fail 24 Jul 2023 107,257 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread, Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Upper One Bulb Inoperative on High Level Brake Light

Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,969 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 80,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,222 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 YDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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