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FD62 ZHF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 ZHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 150,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 132,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,459 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 63,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,409 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads approx 50-60% worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-1.6mm with inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-1.6mm with inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,504 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,934 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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FD62 ZHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD62 ZHF, 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 FD62 ZHF registered?

FD62 ZHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is FD62 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 ZHF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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