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ND12 FFZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 FFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 123,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 123,545 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 113,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 102,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,817 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 73,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,712 miles

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 42,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2016 42,039 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve appears to non sensor type

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 31,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Small scratches on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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ND12 FFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ND12 FFZ, 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 ND12 FFZ registered?

ND12 FFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is ND12 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND12 FFZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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