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FT12 OJN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,535 mi
Last recorded140,535 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 140,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 140,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,095 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

n/s rear lamps lens cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2020 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and worn inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions not detected

n/s rear lamps lens cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,182 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate from bonding

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

trigger point not met diesel emissions

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,375 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 89,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on back of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on back of disc (3.5.1i)

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 16 May 2016 71,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,039 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 OJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

FT12 OJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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