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FG62 LYS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,182 mi
Last recorded117,182 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 114,243 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 109,114 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 103,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,515 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 15 May 2018 79,611 miles

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 May 2018 79,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres starting to crack

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn out on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2017 73,761 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2016 65,526 miles

Front number plate broken

Fail 18 May 2016 65,526 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front number plate broken

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,661 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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FG62 LYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG62 LYS, 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 FG62 LYS registered?

FG62 LYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FG62 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 LYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG62 LYS have outstanding finance?

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