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FV12 UBG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 UBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,108 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 110,804 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,340 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough leg bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front lower arm rear bushes split and in a poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to go out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns + Os Rear Facing Bush's Splitting / Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Ns + Os Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,648 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Facing Bush's Split + Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,036 miles

n/s/r slightly out of shape on inside edges

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 UBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV12 UBG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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