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FG62 YBA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 YBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 116,859 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 112,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,546 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,498 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,498 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

rear tyres have saw-tooth wear to inner edges.

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 YBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

FG62 YBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is FG62 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 YBA 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.

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