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FT12 LHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 LHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,964 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,156 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,697 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,830 miles

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 LHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

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

Is FT12 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 LHL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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