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FT12 LLX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 138,608 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 118,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,225 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,853 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner edge worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Corroded. Inner edge Worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,945 miles

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 LLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

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

Is FT12 LLX safe to buy?

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