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FY12 UDO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,254 mi
Last recorded157,254 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 157,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 157,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 151,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted to under vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2020 134,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,006 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,006 miles

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

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 UDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDO, 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 UDO registered?

FY12 UDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FY12 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 UDO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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