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FV12 VZH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,471 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 126,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S lower suspension arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension arm/components bushes deteriorated, but no excessive play or movement in them

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2023 115,989 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp/sleeve corroded away causing system to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Side repeater lens also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine overfilled with engine oil

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S lower suspension arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Multiple suspension arm/components bushes deteriorated, but no excessive play or movement in them

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,863 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,422 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 94,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 55,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,733 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 42,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 39,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,682 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 26,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 VZH 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 60%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

FV12 VZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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