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FV12 MXY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,310 mi
Last recorded119,310 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 MXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,943 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads have approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seats fitted

engine cover

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs showing wear

rear number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,941 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

engine cover

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre showing wear to inner edge ,deterioration and sidewall showing damage

n/s/r tyre showing deterioration and damage to sidewall

rear number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,201 miles

engine cover

front and rear bumpers showing damage

front number plate cracked

n/s/r light lense showing damage

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls showing damage

rear number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover

front and rear bumpers showing damage

front number plate cracked

n/s/r light lense showing damage

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls showing damage

rear number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,086 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

engine cover

n/s/r light lense showing damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall showing damage

under shield

Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,279 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre showing deterioration

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls showing damage

under shield

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

engine cover

n/s/r light lense cracked

under shield

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,244 miles

rear tyres showing deterioration

undershield

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,548 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down on inside edge and starting to distort

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 MXY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

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

Is FV12 MXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 MXY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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