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FV62 FXA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,916 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,546 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes heavily deteriorating.

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges and close to the legal limit.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,975 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2016 47,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,562 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 37,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 FXA 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 76.9%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

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

Is FV62 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 FXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV62 FXA have outstanding finance?

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