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FV12 SKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,266 mi
Last recorded201,266 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 201,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 177,231 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 176,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 122,024 miles

Both front tyres have excessive inside shoulder wear

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 121,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres have excessive inside shoulder wear

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,374 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

FV12 SKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is FV12 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 SKN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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