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FV12 WMT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

254,260 mi
Last recorded254,260 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 254,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 248,319 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty difficult to switch on/off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 230,286 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 230,269 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 207,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 207,439 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 179,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 156,128 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 20 Dec 2017 156,128 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,545 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,510 miles

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

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,115 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,115 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,947 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,947 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 59,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WMT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

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

Is FV12 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 WMT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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