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FV62 AXT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,675 mi
Last recorded124,675 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 AXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 124,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,819 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,214 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 15 Sep 2021 111,214 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,494 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 95,328 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 95,328 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,893 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,836 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,907 miles

Rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges and perished on outer walls

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,856 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 AXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 AXT, 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 AXT registered?

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

Is FV62 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 AXT 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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