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FT62 LRF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,280 mi
Last recorded107,280 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 LRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 107,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 101,744 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

emission is too clean to test

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,187 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 43,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,422 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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FT62 LRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT62 LRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT62 LRF?

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What year was FT62 LRF registered?

FT62 LRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is FT62 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 LRF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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