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FL62 PNV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,497 mi
Last recorded134,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 129,825 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 129,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.00 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging in operation slightly. Probable early caliper fault. Please address sooner than later (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.00 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 106,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush/mounting rubbers split/de-bonding. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 106,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Clearly a problem here. Disc is turning blue in colour (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush/mounting rubbers split/de-bonding. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pads are over heated. YES, they will need doing with brake repair fault

Pass 10 May 2021 94,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.10 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.40 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of round/flat spotting on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.60 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,308 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r headrest missing time of test

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall no cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 37,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,159 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNV, 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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FL62 PNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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