CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY62 NVZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 NVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 94,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,034 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,922 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,184 miles

Coolant leak

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,357 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY62 NVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ?

You can check the full history of FY62 NVZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY62 NVZ registered?

FY62 NVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FY62 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 NVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY62 NVZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY62 NVZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.