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FY12 ULC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ULC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 108,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 108,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,160 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 63,280 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Dec 2015 63,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under-trays fitted obscuring some 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 ULC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULC, 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

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What year was FY12 ULC registered?

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

Is FY12 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 ULC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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