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PX12 FHO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,102 mi
Last recorded178,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 FHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 178,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 178,102 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 166,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 166,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 154,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 154,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 137,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 137,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 128,202 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 128,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,747 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 126,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,645 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,441 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 99,055 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,786 miles

Offside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,953 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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PX12 FHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PX12 FHO, 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 PX12 FHO registered?

PX12 FHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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