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FT12 HRF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,258 mi
Last recorded208,258 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 208,258 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective 1 clamp missing from the joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 196,460 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective 1 clamp missing from the joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge (flat spots) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 196,459 miles

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

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

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective 1 clamp missing from the joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge (flat spots) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 182,929 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 166,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 166,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,081 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,941 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush bonding separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,883 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,860 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 HRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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