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FY62 NWD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 69,765 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush perishing with age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush perishing with age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,715 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,888 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,674 miles

both rear tyres are perishing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,832 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 NWD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWD, 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

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What year was FY62 NWD registered?

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

Is FY62 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 NWD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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