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FR12 UMM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,561 mi
Last recorded211,561 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 211,561 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 208,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 205,384 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 202,195 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 202,174 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 188,553 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 188,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 179,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 161,917 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 161,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 134,070 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 134,070 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes on both sides cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible background deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread borderline fail (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,608 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 UMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

FR12 UMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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