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FV12 HZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,604 mi
Last recorded144,604 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 144,604 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 144,602 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 128,857 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 128,857 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,303 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded/weakened

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,637 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,406 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 HZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

FV12 HZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 HZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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