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FX62 YYZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 99,064 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 99,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 81,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,417 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,421 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Under Tray Fitted

Emissions tested but unable to Rev high enough due too Engine having an RPM Limiter

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,333 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner tread advise to change

Fail 16 Sep 2015 25,333 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner tread advise to change

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 YYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

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

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