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FT12 PTY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front suspension struts in a rusty condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms corroding

Rear rear subframe and suspension in a rusty condition

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2025 95,534 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension struts in a rusty condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms corroding

Rear rear subframe and suspension in a rusty condition

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,715 miles

advise front screen marked not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 84,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 77,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 71,587 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 71,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,290 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads roughly 70% worn

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 40,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 40,326 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 34,518 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 PTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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