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FV12 VYA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,009 mi
Last recorded159,009 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 159,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 153,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 150,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 150,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,703 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner&outer edge ,both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 126,643 miles

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Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 126,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. 205/55V16. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Output Poor, Less Than 50%. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Output Poor, Effecting Beam Pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

E.m.L On.

Item(s) Removed From Drivers. Prior To Test.

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,210 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

FV12 VYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FV12 VYA safe to buy?

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