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FT12 SRZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,691 mi
Last recorded45,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 SRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 45,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 43,759 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 42,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 42,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 35,918 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 32,907 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 May 2017 29,558 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 25,721 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 25,721 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,364 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 SRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT12 SRZ registered?

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

Is FT12 SRZ safe to buy?

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