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FL62 EUA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,085 mi
Last recorded214,085 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 214,085 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriated but not affecting ouput

Pass 3 Feb 2025 199,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

flywheel noisy

n/s/f wing mirror deteriated

Fail 3 Feb 2025 199,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

flywheel noisy

n/s/f wing mirror deteriated

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 182,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 182,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,145 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 156,145 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,014 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 143,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,299 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,299 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,908 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

FL62 EUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FL62 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 EUA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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