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FT12 UAB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 UAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 102,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,417 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 99,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,362 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slightly mishaped on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 64,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slightly mishaped on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,820 miles

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

Under tray fitted unable to see some under body components.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 49,820 miles

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

Under tray fitted unable to see some under body components.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,313 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 UAB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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