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FY12 FEJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,719 mi
Last recorded170,719 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 170,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 162,450 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 162,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,860 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 135,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,442 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FEJ, 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

How do I check the history of FY12 FEJ?

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What year was FY12 FEJ registered?

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

Is FY12 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 FEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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