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FX62 YWS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

277,669 mi
Last recorded277,669 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 277,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 264,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 253,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 253,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 246,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 225,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 203,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 188,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 15 Jun 2018 185,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 8 Dec 2017 167,026 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 21 Jul 2017 152,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuriung testable items from view of test

Fail 20 Jul 2017 152,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuriung testable items from view of test

Pass 12 Jun 2017 148,383 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

wheel alignment advised

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,496 miles

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

engine covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,163 miles

engine covers and engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 22 Jun 2016 118,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,666 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,646 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FX62 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YWS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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