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FY62 NSE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 NSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear trailing arms corroding and bushes perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,418 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front shocks corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,165 miles

Central Lower plastic covers fitted to underside unable to complete parts of the test

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 107,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower plastic covers fitted to underside unable to complete parts of the test

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,240 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen camera fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,342 miles

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 39,045 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 NSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NSE, 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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FY62 NSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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