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FY62 EVP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2024 175,075 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 172,740 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 169,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 155,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 153,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,424 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,489 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,390 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,411 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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FY62 EVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY62 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

FY62 EVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is FY62 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EVP shows 15 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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