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FR12 NVT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,963 mi
Last recorded154,963 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 154,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 131,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 118,418 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Shock Absorber Bump Stop Split/Loose

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 118,417 miles

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

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Shock Absorber Bump Stop Split/Loose

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 113,855 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2019 84,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,108 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,466 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,438 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 NVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

FR12 NVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is FR12 NVT safe to buy?

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