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FV12 APZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

224,379 mi
Last recorded224,379 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 224,379 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 15 Mar 2021 182,639 miles

emissions clean

Fail 10 Mar 2021 182,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak around turbo area fumes possible entering cab (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

emissions clean

Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,563 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,273 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)

damage to ns plastic fittings

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,942 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 APZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV12 APZ, 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 FV12 APZ registered?

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

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