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FT12 NXW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

359,138 mi
Last recorded359,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 359,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 328,481 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 312,051 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 312,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 286,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 276,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 250,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 218,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 195,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 170,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 170,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,619 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,955 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2015 58,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 58,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 50,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,153 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 NXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

FT12 NXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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