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FX62 YGW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,717 mi
Last recorded117,717 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 117,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,082 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 112,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,500 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front - bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 51,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,081 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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FX62 YGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX62 YGW, 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 FX62 YGW registered?

FX62 YGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is FX62 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YGW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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