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FV12 VDY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,328 mi
Last recorded138,328 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,399 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 23 Feb 2024 113,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 113,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,187 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracked treadwear

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,678 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 VDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

FV12 VDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is FV12 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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