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FV62 AZO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,615 mi
Last recorded186,615 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 186,615 miles

Central Front Bonnet safety catch inop

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 185,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet safety catch inop

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 166,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,419 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 147,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm Front bush has the incorrect bolt fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 146,848 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 142,711 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyre wearing inner & outer tread also close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 11 Apr 2019 142,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s rear tyre wearing inner & outer tread also close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,202 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush Torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 AZO 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 60%.

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 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

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

Is FV62 AZO safe to buy?

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