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FY62 SZT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 127,657 miles

All 4 tyres are out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2026 127,657 miles

All 4 tyres are out of shape on the inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,007 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2024 107,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and tyre has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 107,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and tyre has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,940 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,631 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 96Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of all tread. no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,715 miles

Both rear tyres weaing on inner edge

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 SZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

FY62 SZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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