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SB12 FLV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,021 mi
Last recorded143,021 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 FLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 143,021 miles

Exhaust system insecure central exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 123,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 106,312 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 May 2023 106,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,222 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Apr 2021 103,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,108 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 91,959 miles

engine covers fitted front to rear obstructing viewng some mehanical parts

two baby seats fitted in rear of vehicle obstructing full examination of rear seat belts

Pass 3 May 2016 85,394 miles

underside shields fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 65,154 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 May 2015 65,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 FLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc 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 SB12 FLV, 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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SB12 FLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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