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FV12 WFE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,129 mi
Last recorded130,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 130,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 108,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished.

n/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,269 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 27,271 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 WFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

FV12 WFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FV12 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 WFE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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