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FV62 AZR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,171 mi
Last recorded161,171 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 161,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 149,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 145,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 141,158 miles

Front water leak from engine

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,110 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,000 miles

slight wear and corrosion on brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,434 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 AZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

Is FV62 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 AZR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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