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FY62 FVZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,212 mi
Last recorded81,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 80,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,910 miles

Stone chips on the windscreen.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,354 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 42,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,046 miles

low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,482 miles

front tyres 3 mm

low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,116 miles

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 FVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FVZ, 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

How do I check the history of FY62 FVZ?

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What year was FY62 FVZ registered?

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

Is FY62 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FVZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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