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FT12 LLP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,607 mi
Last recorded153,607 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 153,607 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 153,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,323 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 122,323 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt tested ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt tested ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt tested ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt tested ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 99,751 miles

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2021 99,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower section of coil springs could not be seen due to design

plastic covers under vehicle some components could not be seen at test

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,124 miles

Front daytime running lights not working

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,841 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,838 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

under tray 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 LLP 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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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