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FL62 CHG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 CHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Top mounting bearing noisy

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 68,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 60,909 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 52,541 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,998 miles

Centre Front Child seat fitted ,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine covers and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre Uniroyal 235/45R17 6-6-5 mm

Nearside Front Tyre Uniroyal 235/45R17 6-7-6 mm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Iner surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 235/45ZR17 5-5-4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 235/45ZR17 5-6-4 mm

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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FL62 CHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL62 CHG, 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 FL62 CHG registered?

FL62 CHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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