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FY12 FBV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,713 mi
Last recorded225,713 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 225,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 224,924 miles

gearbox noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2018 224,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attachment bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn atachment bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/4517) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gearbox noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2018 195,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 195,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,450 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 163,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

spare tyre missing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,235 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 127,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres starting to distort [inner edge]

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,068 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge

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 FBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBV, 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 FY12 FBV registered?

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

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