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VE12 FGP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,735 mi
Last recorded199,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 FGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 199,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 197,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 194,167 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 194,167 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 173,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,165 miles

Emission pass 0.00, oil temp measured, plate limit applied 0.50

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,457 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread, little worn

Rear Inner tyres treads, little worn, both

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,146 miles

Diesel emissions passed 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,430 miles

Coolant leak

emissions 0.00

Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions 0.00

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,683 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 FGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE12 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

VE12 FGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is VE12 FGP safe to buy?

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