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FY62 SYU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,494 mi
Last recorded125,494 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,494 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 125,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DTRL not working.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 Nov 2024 116,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside at 4mm Thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are split and in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges approx 4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges,approx 2.5mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 77,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edges,approx 2.5mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3.5mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly on inner edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills,engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,404 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,590 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,590 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,742 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 SYU 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

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

Is FY62 SYU safe to buy?

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