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FT12 OVA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 146,165 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 146,165 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,629 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,679 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,679 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 78,772 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 75,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 72,240 miles

All tyres cracked & perished.

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 14 May 2018 72,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres cracked & perished.

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2017 69,529 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished.

Pass 9 May 2016 63,543 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

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

Pass 15 May 2015 54,443 miles

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

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 OVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 OVA, 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 OVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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