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FY62 FUF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,942 mi
Last recorded133,942 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 133,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,911 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,541 miles

Faulty bonnet latch (Doesn't lock correctly every time)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 2mm and Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front cracked and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door hinges stiff but door can still be readily opened

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,091 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,145 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner face.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner face.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,965 miles

Undertrays fitted throughout

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 FUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY62 FUF registered?

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

Is FY62 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FUF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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