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FY62 FXW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,546 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres slight damage outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,659 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 FXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FXW, 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 FXW?

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What year was FY62 FXW registered?

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

Is FY62 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FXW 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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