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FX62 YYR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 120,068 miles

Could not check all rear seat belts due to child seat in place.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

wear on both front tyres inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2026 120,068 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps lenses. (4.1.4 (a))

Could not check all rear seat belts due to child seat in place.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

wear on both front tyres inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,960 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2025 113,960 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,209 miles

All Tyres Wear On Inner Edges.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

All Tyres Wear On Inner Edges.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,207 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 26 Aug 2019 68,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 68,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,291 miles

emissons no result too clean

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,428 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 YYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

FX62 YYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is FX62 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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