MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
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))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
low coolant warning lamp flashing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Traction Control warning lamp indicates a fault
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY62 BYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FY62 BYF, 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 FY62 BYF registered?
FY62 BYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.
Is FY62 BYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY62 BYF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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