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FR12 ZFT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,781 mi
Last recorded167,781 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 ZFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 167,781 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 153,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 138,769 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 121,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to affect beam pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 98,817 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inside edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 70,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 48,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,685 miles

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 Jul 2018 40,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 40,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,457 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure driving light (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working driving light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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