CarVerify

Free Car Check

FR12 ZXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,262 mi
Last recorded190,262 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 190,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 174,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,950 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn inner edges

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 114,950 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH rear tyres worn inner edges

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,343 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,835 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,224 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 38,362 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,983 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FR12 ZXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FR12 ZXG?

You can check the full history of FR12 ZXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FR12 ZXG registered?

FR12 ZXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is FR12 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 ZXG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR12 ZXG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FR12 ZXG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.