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FT12 OKL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,075 mi
Last recorded149,075 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 149,075 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear trailer arm bushes worn but not significant

rear axle arm bushes worn

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2025 139,456 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 139,456 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 126,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NAIL NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 106,282 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 106,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,230 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 86,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,487 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 78,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,189 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,828 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,052 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 47,902 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 OKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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