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FX62 YDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,813 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 235/45 R17. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning symbol is illuminated.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,444 miles

Front both head lamp deflectors fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,567 miles

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

under trays restricting view

Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing thin in centre 2.8 mesured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing thin in centre 2.8 mesured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,444 miles

front under tray insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

front under tray insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FX62 YDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FX62 YDU, 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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FX62 YDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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