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FX62 ZVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

299,648 mi
Last recorded299,648 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 ZVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 299,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread, worn inner edge (recommend changing) 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 299,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread, worn inner edge (recommend changing) 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 275,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm-2mm (recommend changing) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake switch tempermental

Fail 29 Oct 2024 275,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust not being connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust not connected to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm-2mm (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm-2mm (recommend changing) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake switch tempermental

Pass 8 Nov 2023 254,480 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch very worn (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 253,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch very worn (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 229,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 202,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,224 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 179,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 157,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,117 miles

Front front brake discs corroded

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

Rear rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,405 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,405 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,503 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 ZVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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