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FV12 NBK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,825 mi
Last recorded115,825 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 115,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 97,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,688 miles

D.S.M cant detect smoke

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,191 miles

front and rear brakes showing signs of wear but not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,696 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Sill cover(s) fitted

Undertray(s) fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Sill cover(s) fitted

Undertray(s) fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on outer edge. 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on outer edge. 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection view.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 44,329 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on outer edge. 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on outer edge. 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection view.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,116 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 NBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

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

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