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FT12 SDZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 SDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 59,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,542 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,124 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,147 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 SDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

FT12 SDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is FT12 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 SDZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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