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PE12 FZP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 FZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 89,115 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arms slightly corroided

Fail 5 Feb 2024 80,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arms slightly corroided

Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,698 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s part of front flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 49,576 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,173 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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PE12 FZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE12 FZP, 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 PE12 FZP registered?

PE12 FZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is PE12 FZP safe to buy?

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