MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 235/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT INOP
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 235/45/17 tread remaining 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 235/45/17 tread remaining 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and floor covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 235/45/17 tread remaining 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 235/45/17 tread remaining 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and floor covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 97w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
visual coolant leak from right side of engine, suspect water pump
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 NPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?
FY62 NPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.
Is FY62 NPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY62 NPF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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