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FV12 YUW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,360 mi
Last recorded172,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 YUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 172,360 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 172,360 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 144,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 73,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,415 miles
Fail 13 May 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YUW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 YUW registered?

FV12 YUW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is FV12 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 YUW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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