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FX62 YWY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,253 mi
Last recorded239,253 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 239,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 226,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 211,499 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 211,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 198,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 191,678 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023
Pass 22 Jun 2022 172,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 129,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,755 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 YWY 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 61.5%.

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 YWY, 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

How do I check the history of FX62 YWY?

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What year was FX62 YWY registered?

FX62 YWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FX62 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YWY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX62 YWY have outstanding finance?

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