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FV12 MWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,620 mi
Last recorded188,620 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 188,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm) - (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm) - (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 188,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm) - (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm) - (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 122,725 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,164 miles

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

o/sf tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/sf tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,517 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

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 MWU 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 54.5%.

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

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