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FR12 ZFH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,517 mi
Last recorded188,517 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 188,517 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 188,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 180,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 180,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge & sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 170,619 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 159,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 148,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both drivers & passengers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both drivers & passengers rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertray at front damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

both front and near side rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,008 miles

wiper smearing front screen

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 ZFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFH, 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 ZFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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