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FT62 PDY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 PDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,372 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,830 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,183 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 PDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

FT62 PDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is FT62 PDY safe to buy?

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