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FR12 ZTY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,523 mi
Last recorded53,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 ZTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 53,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,648 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,176 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 38,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

minor stonechips

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

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 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

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

Is FR12 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 ZTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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