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SB12 FAK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

239,834 mi
Last recorded239,834 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 239,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 224,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 224,020 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 206,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 187,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 164,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 142,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,446 miles

engine covers and undertrays and sill skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,066 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 94,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,313 miles

both number plates delaminating

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,532 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SB12 FAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB12 FAK, 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 SB12 FAK registered?

SB12 FAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is SB12 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 FAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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