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FR12 PZY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

256,057 mi
Last recorded256,057 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 256,057 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both os+ns (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 220,931 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both os+ns (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 187,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os+ns (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 175,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 163,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside/offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 138,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 120,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly noisey when rotating

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2015 26,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.NO visable tread

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 PZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

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

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