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FT12 HPL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,283 mi
Last recorded163,283 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 163,283 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 163,283 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 147,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 147,244 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 130,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,987 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 106,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,094 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,698 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to the adult seat belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted to the adult seat belt

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,287 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape this could cause a rumberling noise

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 HPL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 HPL, 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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FT12 HPL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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