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FR12 NYS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,460 miles

Exhaust Centre Sleeve Corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 81,450 miles

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

Exhaust Centre Sleeve Corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,924 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 43,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault passenger on/off switch intermittent fault (cleared) (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,491 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,635 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 NYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

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

Is FR12 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 NYS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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