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FT12 SPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,515 mi
Last recorded157,515 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 157,515 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 157,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 146,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 146,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 135,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 135,084 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 123,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 123,269 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 110,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 101,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2020 92,476 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,575 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,076 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,874 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,635 miles

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

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

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 SPX 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 66.7%.

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

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