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MM12 FKG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,252 mi
Last recorded188,252 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 FKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 188,252 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 188,214 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 177,452 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 177,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 168,039 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 168,023 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 160,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 151,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,039 miles

Glow plug light on

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (235/45r17)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

glow plug light flashing on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2019 117,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 105,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inner edge (225/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,868 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 93,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 83,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MM12 FKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM12 FKG, 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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MM12 FKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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