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FM12 GRX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 119,337 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 118,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 96,638 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes, N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly brake disc causing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight ripple on inner side wall of tyre, possibly starting to bulge, unclear at present time

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly brake disc causing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 79,484 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brakes squealing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly brake disc causing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight ripple on inner side wall of tyre, possibly starting to bulge, unclear at present time

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly brake disc causing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS light on (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No smoke detected on emissions test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,019 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No smoke detected on emissions test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS light illuminated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,439 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

rear road springs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2018 64,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

rear road springs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,600 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,758 miles

Rear tyres worn uneven (inner edges) close to legal limit in places

Windscreen chipped

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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FM12 GRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM12 GRX, 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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FM12 GRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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