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FV12 SKD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,138 mi
Last recorded181,138 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 181,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 174,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 166,899 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 166,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 159,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 152,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 147,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 147,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 142,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 136,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 132,258 miles

Rear brake pads heavily worn

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2018 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake pads heavily worn

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2017 123,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,759 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,610 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,608 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and low

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 SKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

FV12 SKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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