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FT12 OTZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,114 mi
Last recorded164,114 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 164,114 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 164,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 154,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 121,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 117,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms o/s & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,618 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 54,358 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 16 May 2015 54,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

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 OTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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