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FY62 SWZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,154 mi
Last recorded147,154 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 SWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 147,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn inner tread

Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,971 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 135,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 124,017 miles

no smoke emitted at time of test

Fail 25 May 2022 123,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no smoke emitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,527 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Pass 18 May 2020 102,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 89,116 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs lipped & corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,318 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,737 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 SWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

FY62 SWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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