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FY62 FYU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,030 miles

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

Offside Front drivers door sticking

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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 FYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU?

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What year was FY62 FYU registered?

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

Is FY62 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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