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FX62 ZBF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 ZBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly 235/45/17 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly 235/45/17 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 85,856 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

all tyres starting to perish and crack between treads

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,904 miles

advise(inner surfaces of front discs corroding )

advise(tyre treads cracking)

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,623 miles

front brake discs (pads ) wear grooves inner surfaces

Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,623 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs (pads ) wear grooves inner surfaces

rear brake discs (pads ) corrosion pitting grooved

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,426 miles

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,426 miles

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

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

advise(uneven wear on rear tyres)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,528 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,505 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 ZBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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