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SL12 FBX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,935 mi
Last recorded68,935 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 FBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 68,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,668 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 46,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface rust on both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

revs too low for emission test reading

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,991 miles

Front tyres wearing inner section

revs too low for emission test reading

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,840 miles

front brake discs worn on inner side

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 16,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,924 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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SL12 FBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SL12 FBX, 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 SL12 FBX registered?

SL12 FBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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