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FY62 NTK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,158 mi
Last recorded147,158 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 NTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 147,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INDICATES A FAULT (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 129,237 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,546 miles

Front Both front tyres are worn on edges

Front Brake discs are pitted/worn

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,329 miles

Front Brake discs are pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Middle pipe clamp is corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,396 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,396 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NTK, 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 NTK registered?

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

Is FY62 NTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 NTK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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