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FT12 LFL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,882 mi
Last recorded127,882 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 LFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 127,882 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Dec 2024 125,420 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Dec 2024 125,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre joining sleeve corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,908 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 114,670 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 114,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 108,145 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 108,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 100,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 87,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 75,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,161 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 61,161 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,885 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

FT12 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 May 2012.

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