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FV12 GVA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,291 mi
Last recorded190,291 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2024 190,291 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 173,437 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 153,994 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,697 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,483 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

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

Is FV12 GVA safe to buy?

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