CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT12 KFP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,239 mi
Last recorded66,239 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,239 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 61,213 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly foggy, needs polishing! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked/broken! (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer alloy wheel! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge/worn outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,116 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 51,914 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,311 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,535 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,787 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 25,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 20,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT12 KFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 KFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT12 KFP?

You can check the full history of FT12 KFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT12 KFP registered?

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

Is FT12 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 KFP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT12 KFP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT12 KFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.