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FV12 OTW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,944 mi
Last recorded144,944 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 144,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Offside Front Daytime Lamp not working

Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,983 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime Lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,391 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,676 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly stepped on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 101,676 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly stepped on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,146 miles

Factory fitted Undertrays.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock from stearing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 36,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock from stearing

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 OTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

FV12 OTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FV12 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 OTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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