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VK12 FFP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

291,402 mi
Last recorded291,402 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 291,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 282,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 282,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 272,908 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 258,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 236,974 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 236,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 221,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 187,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 171,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 154,274 miles

o/s/f link slight play-o/s/f shocker slightly damp

Fail 14 Mar 2017 165,513 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f link slight play-o/s/f shocker slightly damp

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,560 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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VK12 FFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 VK12 FFP, 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 VK12 FFP registered?

VK12 FFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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