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FR12 ZVP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,172 mi
Last recorded89,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 74,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,856 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,388 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

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 ZVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

Is FR12 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 ZVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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