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FV12 VKT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,164 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 77,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 75,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 74,214 miles

Front Inner Both front disks corroded on inner side

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 17 May 2023 72,476 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 72,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 70,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inside face of disc,s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 69,385 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,429 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyres uneven wear , treads worn off inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,658 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 VKT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

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

Is FV12 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VKT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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