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FV12 VCK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,032 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,600 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting access to testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn unevenly at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,042 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,646 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 VCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 VCK registered?

FV12 VCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is FV12 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VCK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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