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FV12 WFD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,706 mi
Last recorded154,706 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 154,706 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 154,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r inner position lamp inoperative (lower)

Pass 28 Jan 2025 147,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,252 miles

O/S/R tyre mud/winter tyre fitted.

Both front arm rear bushes perished.

N/S day time running light inop

Fail 12 Jan 2023 129,252 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both front arm rear bushes perished.

N/S day time running light inop

O/S/R tyre mud/winter tyre fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2022 119,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,880 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,194 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,827 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,000 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 WFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

FV12 WFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is FV12 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 WFD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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