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FV12 NBE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,628 mi
Last recorded168,628 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 153,049 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 152,693 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,523 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,473 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 49,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre edge wearing also small cuts on tread

Fail 12 May 2017 49,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre edge wearing also small cuts on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,376 miles

Undertray(s) fitted - obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NBE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

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

Is FV12 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 NBE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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