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FT12 SLV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,520 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 112,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 2mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge also cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also worn on inner edge and nail on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,957 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,118 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 62,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2019 62,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 54,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 45,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,400 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2015 30,843 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 SLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

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

Is FT12 SLV safe to buy?

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