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FV12 VGO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,962 mi
Last recorded252,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 252,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 222,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 190,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 190,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 162,624 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 114,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,338 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,604 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,748 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres have edges wearing and on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,706 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 VGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

FV12 VGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is FV12 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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