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VA12 FSO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

317,257 mi
Last recorded317,257 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 317,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 314,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 306,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 292,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 273,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 249,578 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure rear number plate defect (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 231,951 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 207,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 182,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 166,271 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 151,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

diesel around fuel filter no leak seen

offside front tyre worn

Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,251 miles

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

Nearside front sidelight flickering

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,790 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 116,767 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 96,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 96,137 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 84,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 71,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 61,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,289 miles

nearside headlight has a slight tint of blue

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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VA12 FSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VA12 FSO, 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 VA12 FSO registered?

VA12 FSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is VA12 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 FSO shows 21 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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