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PK12 FXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,550 mi
Last recorded181,550 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 FXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 181,550 miles

both rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges

moisture at fuel filter

Pass 24 Oct 2022 285,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 269,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 256,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 246,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 137,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Inner boot lid side light not working

Rear rear number plate other plate fixed to it hard to read full letters slightiy covered

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, inner tread wearing low

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

RPM limiter, no emissions recorded.

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 116,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre, inner tread wearing low

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

RPM limiter, no emissions recorded.

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,051 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,605 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,477 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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PK12 FXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK12 FXG, 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 PK12 FXG registered?

PK12 FXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is PK12 FXG safe to buy?

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