CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY12 UEL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,321 mi
Last recorded247,321 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 247,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

battery warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2026 247,321 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

battery warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2025 227,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 205,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 183,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 183,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

crackinf around offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2022 159,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,063 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,063 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,824 miles

o/s/f tyre has no tread on inner edge but ok for mot

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,058 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low and stepped on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,532 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,743 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre bold on very inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.

Offside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 47,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre bold on very inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.

Offside rear tyre bold on very inner 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY12 UEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 UEL, 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 UEL?

You can check the full history of FY12 UEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY12 UEL registered?

FY12 UEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is FY12 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 UEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY12 UEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY12 UEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.