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FV62 AXC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,275 mi
Last recorded169,275 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 169,275 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,372 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 162,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,981 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 145,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 135,039 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 135,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,538 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 123,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,142 miles

Front Nail in tyre BOTH SIDE ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edge,205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edge,205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge close to last layer of rubber [strong advise]

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres perrished and worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Jan 2018 88,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge close to last layer of rubber [strong advise]

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres perrished and worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,070 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,974 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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 AXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AXC, 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 AXC registered?

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

Is FV62 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 AXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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