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FV12 MWN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,482 mi
Last recorded189,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 MWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 189,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 189,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Slight smoke and a strong odour of fumes whist carrying out emissions test. Vehicle is within plate values.

Fail 31 Oct 2024 175,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Slight smoke and a strong odour of fumes whist carrying out emissions test. Vehicle is within plate values.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 160,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 143,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,699 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,511 miles

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

Offside Rear OSR tyre slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,283 miles

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

Too clean to test emissions

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,711 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 MWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

FV12 MWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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