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FT12 GBV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 GBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 111,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,326 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 109,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 70,648 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 70,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,548 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inside edges

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 39,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 39,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,916 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 29,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 FT12 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

FT12 GBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is FT12 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 GBV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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