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FV62 FXL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,600 mi
Last recorded111,600 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 FXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 111,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower fog lights inop n/s/f bulb missing

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracking on offside rear tyre

nearside DRL inop

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre o n wear bars

Fail 11 Oct 2021 105,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre o n wear bars

T P M S light on

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

cracking on both front tyres

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,703 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 101,674 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre on wear bars

tyre light on

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,949 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre uneven wear and cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,864 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

offside rear tyre uneven wear and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,375 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Front wheel rim slight buckle

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perished / splitting and uneven wear . nearing legal limit

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/45 R17 -- All others 235/45 R17 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Front wheel rim slight buckle

Offside Front tyre perished splitting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perished / splitting and uneven wear . nearing legal limit

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,105 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,173 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 FXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

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

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