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FT12 LFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,463 mi
Last recorded129,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 127,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,066 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2021 114,057 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,807 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear seat belts not checked seats folded down

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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 LFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

FT12 LFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is FT12 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 LFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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