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VK12 FZG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,319 mi
Last recorded141,319 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 141,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 131,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 123,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,847 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,543 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,028 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,401 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,401 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

Pass 12 May 2016 70,087 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 53,859 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 53,859 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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VK12 FZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 VK12 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

VK12 FZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 FZG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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