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FT12 FZM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,275 mi
Last recorded119,275 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 108,178 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 108,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 97,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 85,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs pitted

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,719 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front wipers smear

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front wipers smear

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 45,528 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 4 May 2016 45,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,002 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

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 FZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FT12 FZM, 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 FT12 FZM registered?

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

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