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FY62 KOJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,910 mi
Last recorded103,910 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 103,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 103,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 78,211 miles

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

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

Undertray

Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,145 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,676 miles

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

No smoke reading (clean engine)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,218 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Corner of screen small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside and outside of car.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CORNER OF SCREEN,STONE CHIP. (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,586 miles

Engine covers fitted

under trays fitted.

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 KOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

FY62 KOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 KOJ safe to buy?

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