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FSZ 1591

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 1591
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,704 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,740 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,092 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

emissions too low for reading

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,654 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,068 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,740 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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FSZ 1591 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSZ 1591, 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

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What year was FSZ 1591 registered?

FSZ 1591 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is FSZ 1591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSZ 1591 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSZ 1591 have outstanding finance?

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