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FY62 SXB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,046 mi
Last recorded134,046 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 SXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,169 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,162 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 110,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,290 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,144 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,594 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 89,594 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,668 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 SXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB?

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

What year was FY62 SXB registered?

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

Is FY62 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 SXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY62 SXB have outstanding finance?

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