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OU12 FPD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,368 mi
Last recorded171,368 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 FPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 171,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 163,512 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S Wish bone back bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 151,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 127,859 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 127,826 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,543 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,142 miles

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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OU12 FPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU12 FPD, 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 OU12 FPD registered?

OU12 FPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 June 2012.

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The MOT history for OU12 FPD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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