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FY62 DHU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,334 mi
Last recorded203,334 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 DHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 203,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 195,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Apr 2019 177,789 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 177,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 125,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,624 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,293 miles

console bushes perished

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

console bushes perished

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 DHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

FY62 DHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FY62 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 DHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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