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FX62 ZWF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,753 mi
Last recorded167,753 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 167,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 151,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,211 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,004 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 130,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 107,155 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 107,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,460 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 99,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,012 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,887 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,871 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,065 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,648 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 64,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,035 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,685 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 ZWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

FX62 ZWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is FX62 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 ZWF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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