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FT12 UUN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,393 mi
Last recorded194,393 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 194,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 182,001 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 167,254 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 164,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 130,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 117,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 102,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 86,513 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

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

Is FT12 UUN safe to buy?

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