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FR12 ZGC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 107,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit *STRONG ADVISE* 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 107,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit *STRONG ADVISE* 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,257 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,994 miles

Nail in offside 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 ZGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

FR12 ZGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is FR12 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 ZGC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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