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FX62 YYB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,426 mi
Last recorded169,426 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 169,426 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 169,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 158,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 158,222 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2023 141,276 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 136,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,020 miles

needs tracking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

needs tracking

Pass 28 Feb 2020 112,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,382 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,378 miles

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

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

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 YYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYB, 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

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What year was FX62 YYB registered?

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

Is FX62 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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