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FV62 BHA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,226 mi
Last recorded210,226 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 210,226 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated slightly loose.

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front ON limits centre of tread's. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 183,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 153,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,976 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2017 109,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Tyre starting to perish/crack slightly, offside front.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 60,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,472 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA registered?

FV62 BHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FV62 BHA safe to buy?

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