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FV12 MWP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,034 mi
Last recorded117,034 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,385 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,137 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,354 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,354 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pasengers side front airbag is switched off.

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 MWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

FV12 MWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is FV12 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 MWP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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