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FT12 ORU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,111 mi
Last recorded111,111 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,111 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 111,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,810 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,415 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2x front tyres very close to 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,213 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,254 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,356 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 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

FT12 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is FT12 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 ORU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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