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FV62 AWC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

242,636 mi
Last recorded242,636 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 AWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 242,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 234,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 226,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 207,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 204,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 196,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 188,834 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 188,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 161,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,950 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,074 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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 AWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AWC, 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 AWC registered?

FV62 AWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is FV62 AWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 AWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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