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FN62 XMG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,388 mi
Last recorded217,388 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 XMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 217,388 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 217,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,225 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread area ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,394 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 107,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FN62 XMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN62 XMG, 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 FN62 XMG registered?

FN62 XMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is FN62 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 XMG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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