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VO12 FRJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,751 mi
Last recorded90,751 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 90,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 87,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 75,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 75,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,940 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 51,132 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,781 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces and pitted

both rear brake discs corroded pitted and worn on inner and outer faces

small cut in n/s/f sidewall of tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,914 miles

Both front brake discs are corroding on inner faces.

Both rear brake discs are corroding on outer faces.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 38,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are corroding on inner faces.

Both rear brake discs are corroding on outer faces.

Both rear tyres are slightly distorted on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush is splitting.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2015 24,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO12 FRJ, 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 VO12 FRJ registered?

VO12 FRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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