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FT62 MWO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,255 mi
Last recorded65,255 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 65,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,994 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of 235/45/R17 97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,141 miles

Rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,221 miles

Front disc pitted and poor con at inside faces

Rear disc pitted

Rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,417 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,808 miles

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 MWO 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 100%.

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 MWO, 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 FT62 MWO registered?

FT62 MWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FT62 MWO safe to buy?

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