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FV62 AWO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,876 mi
Last recorded172,876 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 172,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 164,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,444 miles

Front Daytime running lights not working.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 159,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Daytime running lights not working.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has chip on passenger side but does not affect drivers view

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Sep 2023 151,536 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Door Mirror Indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Rear Bumper has sharp edges due to damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen has chip on passenger side but does not affect drivers view

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Sep 2022 145,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 145,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to go out of shape.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 134,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,762 miles

Offside Front DRL inop (pre-inspection age)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,982 miles

Offside Front O/S/F driving light inoperative

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,727 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 13 Sep 2017 81,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,789 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,817 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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FV62 AWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWO, 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 FV62 AWO registered?

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

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