MOT Status
ValidMileage
219,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
both front brake discs becoming lipped/scored - (inside face)
offside front tyre starting to 'scrub off' - inside edge
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FY62 FYA registered?
FY62 FYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.
Is FY62 FYA safe to buy?
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