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FT12 HNU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,716 mi
Last recorded145,716 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 145,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 129,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 117,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,786 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk missing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,057 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 94,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,951 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,040 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

stepped tread rule applies on the 3 advised tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,872 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

zero emission no print out

Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,400 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 HNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

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

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