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FR12 NHC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,168 mi
Last recorded110,168 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,168 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,769 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 107,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front discs inner faces corrosion

passenger wing repeater

Fail 6 Dec 2023 107,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure low edges close to cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure low edges split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front discs inner faces corrosion

passenger wing repeater

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,590 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror side repeater weak operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,054 miles

Nearside wing repeater weak light

front brake discs corrosion visable

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2020 96,173 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre very low inner edge

Offside Front tyre very low inner edge

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + low inner edge + cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + low inner edge + cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 May 2017 65,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 65,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,041 miles

Under body covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,830 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 NHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

FR12 NHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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