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FV12 VEM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,971 mi
Last recorded117,971 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2024 117,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,390 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,677 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp inoperative

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,431 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,251 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,676 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear on inner edge of nearside front tyre

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 VEM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

FV12 VEM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FV12 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VEM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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