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VE12 FSG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,972 mi
Last recorded211,972 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 211,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 211,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 201,142 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 201,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 196,603 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 186,590 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2023 186,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 172,995 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 160,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 152,312 miles

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2020 152,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 135,677 miles

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emission clean

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 109,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emission clean

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 103,445 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower wish bone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

Fail 11 Feb 2017 103,445 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower wish bone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,478 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,386 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,846 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 FSG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

Is VE12 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 FSG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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