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FY62 EVX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 132,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 115,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,215 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 108,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 91,505 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 91,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,130 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,348 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,207 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,195 miles

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

Offside Rear 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.

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 EVX 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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

Is FY62 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EVX 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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