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FR12 ZVL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,255 mi
Last recorded88,255 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 88,255 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush beginning to split

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush beginning to split

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,397 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 54,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 48,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,809 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,658 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Nov 2017 35,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,392 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 ZVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

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

Is FR12 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 ZVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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