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FV62 AZZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,404 mi
Last recorded144,404 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 144,404 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 144,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 125,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 114,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 110,421 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 110,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 105,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 97,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 91,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 91,418 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk trapped under seat base (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 81,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,112 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,807 miles

both front tyres 235/45/17 on legal limit strongly recommend replacement

nearside rear inner pad close to metal

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,319 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 AZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 AZZ, 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 AZZ registered?

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

Is FV62 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 AZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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