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FY62 NPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 123,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,031 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 115,029 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,200 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,593 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,610 miles

emissions clean. no print out

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

emissions clean. no print out

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,600 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 NPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX?

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What year was FY62 NPX registered?

FY62 NPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is FY62 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 NPX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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