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FV12 VEU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,778 mi
Last recorded130,778 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 130,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 123,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,045 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 99,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 90,259 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lamp unit sidelight and slightly the brake light are being affected by the indicator operation (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,963 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 VEU 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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

FV12 VEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is FV12 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VEU 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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