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FT12 LGD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

201,410 mi
Last recorded201,410 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 201,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 188,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 188,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 170,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 144,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 133,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 105,782 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2017 86,343 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,975 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,081 miles

Emissions too low to register a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LGD 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 90.9%.

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 LGD, 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

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What year was FT12 LGD registered?

FT12 LGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is FT12 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 LGD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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