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FY62 EZZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,638 mi
Last recorded92,638 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 92,638 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,652 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 85,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,447 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,790 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 68,790 miles

Road wheel fixing missing One wheelnut missing from each wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly and bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly and bald on edges 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,246 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 44,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,036 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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 EZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EZZ, 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 EZZ registered?

FY62 EZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is FY62 EZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EZZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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