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ST12 FLX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,774 mi
Last recorded52,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2017 49,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,070 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,247 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored on inner surfaces

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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ST12 FLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST12 FLX, 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 ST12 FLX registered?

ST12 FLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is ST12 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 FLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST12 FLX have outstanding finance?

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