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FV62 BGE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 164,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2026 157,774 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 145,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meet min requirements. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tpms light is on.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 132,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,042 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front drl light

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge unevenly

Fail 21 Sep 2020 120,122 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front drl light

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge unevenly

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,102 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,424 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 BGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

FV62 BGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is FV62 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 BGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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