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FY62 FYA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,018 mi
Last recorded219,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 219,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged/hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged/hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 193,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 162,420 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 162,029 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 135,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NR/OR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,974 miles

both front brake discs becoming lipped/scored - (inside face)

offside front tyre starting to 'scrub off' - inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 92,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush very worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust (middle section) clamp very corroded. (recommend replacement likely to break)

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush starting to perish/split

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,993 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 64,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres have stepped tread wear on inner tread patern

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,607 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,953 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 FYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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