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FY62 FTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

243,635 mi
Last recorded243,635 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 243,635 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2025 237,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 237,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 227,181 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower ( rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,777 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 117,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,250 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,218 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 95,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,048 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 85,048 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,133 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Rear tyres worn uneven (inner edges)

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 FTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

FY62 FTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is FY62 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FTX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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