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FR12 FHD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,145 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened complete rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 79,095 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,947 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 71,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,134 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 56,487 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 56,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 50,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,601 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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FR12 FHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FR12 FHD, 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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What year was FR12 FHD registered?

FR12 FHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FR12 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 FHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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