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FT12 HUP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,986 mi
Last recorded111,986 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,937 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,194 miles

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

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

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,970 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken at locator stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken at locator stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached & holed in 2 places (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,197 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3:08 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3:51 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,573 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

smoke level emissions 0.5% clean engine

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,666 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,187 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 22 Apr 2017 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,110 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

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 HUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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