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FV12 AOP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,575 mi
Last recorded112,575 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 AOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,575 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 112,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged nsf osf osr oos (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 97,407 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged nsf osf osr oos (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,289 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,149 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,371 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limits on inside edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,017 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 41,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,335 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 AOP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AOP, 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 AOP registered?

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

Is FV12 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 AOP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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