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FX62 ZXM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,476 mi
Last recorded80,476 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,476 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 80,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,334 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION FRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear n/s and o/s cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low and uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE WEAR UNEVEN, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN TYRE WEAR, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,690 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 10 Sep 2018 49,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND REAR N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front and n/s rear tyres damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,258 miles

Both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped on inner of treads

Front brake discs pitted / lipped on inner faces

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

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 ZXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

FX62 ZXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FX62 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 ZXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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