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FV62 AWZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,596 miles

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

Offside Rear asymmetrical tyre fitted the wrong way

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 68,426 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2024 67,834 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 57,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,381 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,704 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,870 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front OSF tyre cracking in the sidewalls and tread pattern.

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in the side walls and tread pattern

Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,648 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2016 31,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,833 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 AWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

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

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