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FY62 FSL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,268 mi
Last recorded101,268 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspention subframe corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 107,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspention subframe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower tie rod arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 94,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,850 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge worn more on inner most edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,143 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,975 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,932 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low/perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,163 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off on inner edge and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear off on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge and on limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FSL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FSL, 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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FY62 FSL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is FY62 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FSL shows 18 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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