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FW12 CKV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 CKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and bushes worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 81,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,887 miles

undertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 76,884 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp missing

undertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,728 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush heavliy split away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm tread heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear tyres tread cracking

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,994 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,865 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,395 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 CKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FW12 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

FW12 CKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FW12 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 CKV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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