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FY12 EZU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,221 mi
Last recorded185,221 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 EZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 185,221 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 185,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 166,822 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 166,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 158,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 149,604 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 149,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 145,096 miles

tpms light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,897 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,129 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY12 EZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 EZU registered?

FY12 EZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FY12 EZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 EZU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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