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FV12 ANR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,284 mi
Last recorded143,284 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ANR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 141,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 141,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 133,306 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 133,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,303 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 116,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,391 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,277 miles

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

Front tyres balding on the inner shoulders

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,324 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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FV12 ANR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV12 ANR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 ANR registered?

FV12 ANR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FV12 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 ANR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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