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FW12 LHT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 90,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2026 90,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2025 84,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 77,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 71,557 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 60,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Aug 2018 44,474 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,288 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,148 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 LHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FW12 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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