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FY62 EXA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,109 mi
Last recorded118,109 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 99,946 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,547 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 79,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,586 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and badly cracked/perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and inner sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2020 65,854 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and inner sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs , inner faces slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

clamps on exhaust sleeve very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,738 miles

Offside Front tyre , wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

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

Is FY62 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EXA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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