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FY62 NWA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,263 mi
Last recorded178,263 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 178,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 174,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 173,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 165,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 159,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 156,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 154,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 142,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,400 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,055 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 NWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

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

Is FY62 NWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 NWA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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