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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,521 mi
Last recorded140,521 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,521 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 121,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,119 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,049 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 76,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,142 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2017 69,141 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 59,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,650 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 SUV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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