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FY12 UKX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 108,481 miles

Nearside Rear dust cover loose on rear shock

Fail 28 Nov 2025 108,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear dust cover loose on rear shock

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear dust cover loose on rear shock

Fail 25 Nov 2024 96,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear dust cover loose on rear shock

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,081 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 89,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

all tyres are bald on inside edges

Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 60,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight cuts in tyre side wall

Offside Rear Outer slight cut in outer side wall of tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2017 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror repeater light (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer slight cuts in tyre side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer slight cut in outer side wall of tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,066 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,492 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

FY12 UKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is FY12 UKX safe to buy?

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