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FR12 ZGG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,083 mi
Last recorded140,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 140,083 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 140,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,656 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 97,656 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,661 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,185 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition worn very close to legal limit with both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition worn very close to legal limit with both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,927 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2019 66,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,602 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,548 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 24 Jun 2016 48,532 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,405 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 ZGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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