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VE12 FGK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 FGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 124,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 117,599 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,414 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,317 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,245 miles

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,628 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 72,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,642 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,428 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE12 FGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE12 FGK, 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 VE12 FGK registered?

VE12 FGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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