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FT12 UUK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,193 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 42,193 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 39,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 37,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 34,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 31,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 27,583 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 25,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 22,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,471 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 UUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

FT12 UUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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