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FR12 ZXL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,934 mi
Last recorded123,934 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,934 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LAMP INOP

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER TYRE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2026 123,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LAMP INOP

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER TYRE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 82,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 54,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,256 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,574 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 37,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,105 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 ZXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

FR12 ZXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is FR12 ZXL safe to buy?

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