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FR12 ZWL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,474 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre nearside and offside worn on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside - opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,647 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,124 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,750 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,138 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,520 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,496 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 2mm tread in places & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,481 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,334 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 ZWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

FR12 ZWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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The MOT history for FR12 ZWL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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