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FT12 LGJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,355 mi
Last recorded204,355 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 204,355 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 204,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 191,230 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 170,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 153,561 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 153,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 137,562 miles

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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 120,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,542 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Jun 2019 91,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,352 miles

near side rear tyre very low inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,596 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,122 miles

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

vehicle emissions too clean to trigger analyser

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 LGJ 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 68.8%.

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

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