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EA62 FGG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,367 mi
Last recorded171,367 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 171,367 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Number plate is cracked

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 169,340 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2023 165,550 miles

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

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides on inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 162,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 139,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,219 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,760 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,183 miles

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

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

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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EA62 FGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA62 FGG, 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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EA62 FGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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