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FR12 PZH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

324,177 mi
Last recorded324,177 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 PZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 324,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 309,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 296,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 283,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 268,996 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 268,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 252,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 251,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 251,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 229,705 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bolts missing from engine undertray

Pass 20 Apr 2018 204,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2018 200,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2017 152,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 104,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,128 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 PZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Yellow with a 1,968cc 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 PZH, 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 PZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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