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VO12 FPU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,300 mi
Last recorded240,300 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 240,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 232,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 228,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 213,948 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 235-45-17yxl lumpy around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2023 213,948 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 235-45-17yxl lumpy around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2022 199,705 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 176,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Nov 2021 176,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Apr 2019 121,891 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,617 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,614 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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VO12 FPU 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 85.7%.

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 VO12 FPU, 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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VO12 FPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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