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FY12 EYC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,668 mi
Last recorded115,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 EYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,070 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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FY12 EYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY12 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 EYC registered?

FY12 EYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is FY12 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 EYC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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