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FY62 NVO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,314 mi
Last recorded106,314 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside brake discs corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,815 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn slightly on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 88,393 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp assembly lense excessively damaged resulting in jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,591 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,938 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inside edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

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 NVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 NVO, 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 NVO?

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What year was FY62 NVO registered?

FY62 NVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is FY62 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 NVO 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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