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FV62 BWE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,600 mi
Last recorded81,600 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,600 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,323 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,821 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 60,623 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 60,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 54,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,966 miles

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 41,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,772 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 BWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

FV62 BWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FV62 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 BWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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