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FY12 CME

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,753 mi
Last recorded108,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 CME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,753 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear reverse light not working.(offside rear does)

Offside Front Drive shaft has surface corrosion.

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 108,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear reverse light not working.(offside rear does)

Offside Front Drive shaft has surface corrosion.

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

ac condenser in poor condition

plastic sill covers, under floor covers & engine undertrays are fitted preventing a full inspection of components

Fail 6 Feb 2025 95,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

ac condenser in poor condition

plastic sill covers, under floor covers & engine undertrays are fitted preventing a full inspection of components

tpms light is on

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,718 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,715 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,299 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,758 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,633 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,876 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,034 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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FY12 CME 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 FY12 CME, 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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FY12 CME is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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