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FT12 PKY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,683 mi
Last recorded201,683 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 201,683 miles

Rear rear frame corrooded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 194,148 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 194,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 186,769 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 186,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 181,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside & outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 181,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 176,846 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 176,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.6mm Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 170,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 151,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount/bearing has slight movement.

Offside Front shock absorber top mount/bearing has slight movement.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,670 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount/bearing has slight movement.

Offside Front shock absorber top mount/bearing has slight movement.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 115,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,496 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 PKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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