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FT12 OJE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,818 mi
Last recorded172,818 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 OJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 172,818 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 165,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 142,889 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,889 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 131,889 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipbeam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling front inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,528 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,879 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 104,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 52,620 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped on inner surface

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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 OJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

FT12 OJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is FT12 OJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 OJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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