MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front cv gaitor slight deterioration
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front bumper slight damage
undertrays fitted
emissions to low for tester
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
emissions to low for tester
under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS ON DASH AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS ON DASH AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault REPLACED FAULTY ABS SENSOR (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV12 FSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc 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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?
FV12 FSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 April 2012.
Is FV12 FSK safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV12 FSK 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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