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FV12 WFM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,985 miles

engine covers fitted

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2026 108,983 miles

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

engine covers fitted

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2025 101,703 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2024 92,589 miles

slight play in both front links

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2023 84,671 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,922 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

oil leak

slight play in both front links

slight wear on front brake discs and pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2022 75,922 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

oil leak

slight play in both front links

slight wear on front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2021 66,466 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 57,988 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,801 miles

all 4 tyres perished

cuts to n/s/f tyre wall but not to cords

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire cable tied to brake flexy pipe

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 WFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

FV12 WFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is FV12 WFM safe to buy?

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