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FT12 XZD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,699 mi
Last recorded153,699 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 153,699 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 136,784 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder from windscreen ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracked and torn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak of grease coming from the end of the cone (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack top corner of windscreen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 113,033 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear of arm both sides spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low in tread and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,552 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 53,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog lamp (1.9.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on outer edge but has stepped tread

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge but has stepped tread

Offside front tyre valve cracking

Offside front tyre wearing on edges but has stepped tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,094 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 XZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

FT12 XZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 XZD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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