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FV62 AVJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 142,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 141,994 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,633 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

Pass 30 May 2017 73,750 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register.....

front brake discs inner faces corroding & worn .......

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

rear inner brake pads not visable .....

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,542 miles

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

Rear childs seat fitted

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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FV62 AVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FV62 AVJ, 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

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What year was FV62 AVJ registered?

FV62 AVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 AVJ shows 6 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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