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FR12 NGF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 NGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,465 miles

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 31 Jan 2025 80,465 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of the tyre this may result in damage to the vehicle or to the equipment (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,101 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 54,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre cracked / perished / split between tread to cords 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,070 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 51,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

warning lights on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge .

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,987 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 42,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,879 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Fail 27 Jun 2017 39,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked / perished / splitting showing cords around plug repair 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.D.1a)

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 FR12 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

FR12 NGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FR12 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 NGF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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