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FW12 CHD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,051 mi
Last recorded83,051 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 83,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0121. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,563 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 78,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,455 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 77,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,209 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,579 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,968 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread not to cords

Offside Rear tyre chunk out of sidewall not to cords

Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,987 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 CHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CHD, 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 FW12 CHD registered?

FW12 CHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 CHD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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