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FY62 FYN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 120,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 115,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,200 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 111,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,501 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs are worn and pitted

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,840 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,848 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,507 miles

both front inner brake pads low

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,991 miles

damage to quater pannel osr

engine covers and undertrays

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 FYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN?

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What year was FY62 FYN registered?

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

Is FY62 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FYN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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