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FY62 BZF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,989 mi
Last recorded120,989 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 BZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,735 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,402 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 83,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,869 miles

lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads appear well worn and discs corroded on face

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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FY62 BZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY62 BZF, 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 FY62 BZF registered?

FY62 BZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FY62 BZF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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