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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 135,215 miles

Central exhaust join clamp broken

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 135,215 miles

Central exhaust join clamp broken

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 202,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 125,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split detached on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 110,769 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 1 May 2020 101,758 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,910 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,798 miles

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.

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 NUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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