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FT12 SSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,833 mi
Last recorded245,833 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 245,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 221,922 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 200,042 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 200,040 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 173,590 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 173,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is low and stepped on the inner edge

Offside Front Wheel arch liner is fouling the anti-roll bar

Pass 31 Oct 2017 146,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre extreme inner edge starting to wear.

Offside Front tyre extreme inner edge nearly devoid of tread.

Offside Rear appears to be getting low.

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

wear lips developing on edges of both front/rear brake pads.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,455 miles

Cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,129 miles

Cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

Child seat fitted n/s/r preventing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 2 May 2016 46,021 miles

childs seats fitted to rear

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,119 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 SSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

Is FT12 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 SSU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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