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FT12 NXS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,685 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 101,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2025 85,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,687 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 72,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2321 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2321 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2321 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,981 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 58,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 39,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,749 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,742 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 28,741 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

advise(front discs corroded & pads 70% worn)

Pass 1 May 2018 26,635 miles

advise(n,s,r tyre nails x 2 in tread)

advise(slight damage to n,s,f tyre sidewall)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,953 miles

235/40/18

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

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorating

both rear tyres splitting tread

Fail 17 Apr 2017 22,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

235/40/18

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

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorating

both rear tyres splitting tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,574 miles

advise(o,s,f, mirror indicator cracked slightly)

Pass 14 May 2015 16,645 miles

advise(deep cut in n,s,f tyre sidewall not to cords)

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 NXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NXS, 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 NXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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