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FL62 CJF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 CJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 124,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 124,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,746 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

electronic parking brake switch damaged/broken

Fail 1 Dec 2022 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 0mm and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

electronic parking brake switch damaged/broken

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,157 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,638 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 81,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,187 miles

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise. 2mm in various places / bald inside shoulder with secondary rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,934 miles

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

slight uneven wear to nsr tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left / bald inner shoulder. Secondary rubber exposed (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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FL62 CJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL62 CJF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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