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FW12 AUC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,078 mi
Last recorded149,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 AUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 149,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 130,038 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 130,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 120,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 marked in yellow.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 100,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A.B.S Light on. (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light on. (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 marked in yellow.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Above TDI badge, intermittently working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed and tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Above TDI badge, intermittently working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 85,653 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,069 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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FW12 AUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FW12 AUC, 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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FW12 AUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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