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FT12 OUB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 108,408 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 166,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 153,394 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 140,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,544 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 101,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,670 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 73,906 miles

Both front wipers poor

Fail 18 May 2018 73,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Severely worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 60,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,993 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 OUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

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

Is FT12 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 OUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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