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FV12 VKF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,062 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,467 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,917 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 VKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

Is FV12 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VKF shows 12 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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