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FT12 HTE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,892 mi
Last recorded205,892 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 205,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 192,184 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 192,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 178,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 161,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 41,255 miles

both rear tyres have accelerated wear on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2015 30,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 30,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 HTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

FT12 HTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is FT12 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 HTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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