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FV12 FSK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,515 mi
Last recorded166,515 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 166,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 156,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,874 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,127 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor slight deterioration

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,896 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,393 miles

emissions to low for tester

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

emissions to low for tester

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 96,093 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 96,093 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,635 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,635 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,691 miles

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.

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 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?

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