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FY62 FZE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,770 mi
Last recorded75,770 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside. Nearside is advanced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 73,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear advanced distortion to tread

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear advanced distortion to tread

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

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 22 May 2023 70,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres, uneven wear and misshapen

Pass 30 May 2022 68,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both)(trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn distorted on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2021 63,001 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 58,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 35,828 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to read

Front Corrosion to brake disc inner faces

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,706 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 FZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

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

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