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FT12 FZG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,857 mi
Last recorded152,857 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 FZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 152,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 145,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 120,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 120,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,458 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 63,741 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,777 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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FT12 FZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT12 FZG, 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 FT12 FZG registered?

FT12 FZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 FZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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