MOT Status
ValidMileage
172,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre worn inner edge, Splits, cuts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front brake pad wearing thin, Uneven brake wear to nearside front
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator & side lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front Day time Running not working
Offside front brake pad wearing thin, Uneven brake wear to nearside front
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions wouldnt pick up
Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants
Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants
Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants
Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants
Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
Engine cover fitted preventing examination of some componants
Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV12 VKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 VKG, 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
How do I check the history of FV12 VKG?
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What year was FV12 VKG registered?
FV12 VKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 April 2012.
Is FV12 VKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV12 VKG 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.
Does FV12 VKG have outstanding finance?
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