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FV12 WNE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,117 mi
Last recorded129,117 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 118,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,378 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 108,363 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bonnet jammed shut (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not latch broken (3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,107 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,676 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 63,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 58,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,006 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 47,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,063 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 WNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc 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 WNE, 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 WNE registered?

FV12 WNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FV12 WNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 WNE 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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