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VE12 PFG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,865 mi
Last recorded119,865 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 PFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,360 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 82,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

Fail 16 May 2018 75,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,156 miles

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 PFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

VE12 PFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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