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FR12 OAV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,547 mi
Last recorded111,547 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 OAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 111,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 107,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,382 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 103,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 101,173 miles

All brake discs corroded and scored

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 101,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake discs corroded and scored

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,027 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Stone chips to windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2022 99,019 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted

Spare tyre defective

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,044 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bumper damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,050 miles

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

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

Front discs rust.

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deep cut.

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven & deep cut in tread.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Offside Front tyre pressure low.

Rear brake discs rust.

front & rear tyres different sizes fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 94,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front discs rust.

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deep cut.

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven & deep cut in tread.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Offside Front tyre pressure low.

Rear brake discs rust.

front & rear tyres different sizes fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deep cut.

Nearside Rear baby seat insecure.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

front & rear tyres different sizes BUT same sizes on axles.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 60,898 miles

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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