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FV12 VWM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,501 mi
Last recorded111,501 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,501 miles

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

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

advise steering feels a little notchy when turning lock to lock . poss top mount issue .

Fail 16 Feb 2026 111,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 103,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 103,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,969 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,470 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,916 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 75,916 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,964 miles

4 bulbs in centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,142 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 VWM 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV12 VWM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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