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FT12 SSZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,244 mi
Last recorded187,244 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 187,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 177,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 165,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 154,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,908 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,405 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged front + rear (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,721 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 76,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,058 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 SSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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