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FY12 FCN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,833 mi
Last recorded107,833 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 107,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 103,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 103,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 99,427 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts noisy

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

Fail 1 May 2024 99,427 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts noisy

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

Pass 9 May 2023 93,929 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn to 2.5mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 86,003 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2022 86,003 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2021 81,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 76,241 miles

Offside Front plastic wheel arch cover damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 70,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 59,170 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front + rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,508 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FCN 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 75%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

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

Is FY12 FCN safe to buy?

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