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FV12 MWL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,155 mi
Last recorded181,155 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 MWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 181,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 181,155 miles

Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch missing (1.1.6 (d))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 169,460 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 142,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 142,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 124,891 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoul bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoul bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,993 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,669 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 MWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

FV12 MWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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