MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear shocks damp
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split
both front tyres close to limit and n/s/r tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split
both front tyres close to limit and n/s/r tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (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 EWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?
FY62 EWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 September 2012.
Is FY62 EWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY62 EWS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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