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AY62 FZZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 113,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 107,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 101,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 86,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2021 84,743 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 84,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,166 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,113 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,850 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,252 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 70,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,108 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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AY62 FZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY62 FZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY62 FZZ registered?

AY62 FZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is AY62 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 FZZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY62 FZZ have outstanding finance?

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