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FY62 SZJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 91,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 inner edge badly unevenly worn and on 1.6 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 on 2.2 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 inner edge badly unevenly worn and on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,519 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link insecure . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 inner edge badly unevenly worn and on 1.6 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 on 2.2 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45ZR17 inner edge badly unevenly worn and on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 inner edge wearing unevenly and on 2.2 mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 inner edge wearing unevenly and on 2.2 mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working all washers inoperative . (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s rear drop link excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining sleeve clamps corroded .(system not moving at the moment) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 inner edge wearing unevenly and on 2.2 mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 inner edge wearing unevenly and on 2.2 mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,027 miles

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded and clamp broken ( still appears secure )

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces corroded (pads still good) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45x17 . ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 on 2.5 mm and inner edge unevenly worn (may cause road noise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 on 2.5 mm and inner edge unevenly worn (may cause road noise) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,237 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge and this may start to cause road noise.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint - very slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded - pads good. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 under 2mm - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 under 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,661 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,829 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

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 SZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SZJ, 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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FY62 SZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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