MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
NOTE: Engine covers and under tray fitted
NOTE: Fuel gauge reading almost empty at time of test
NOTE: Underside of vehicle, suspension and brake components covered in mud at time of test, Please DO NOT present vehicle in this condition again for testing.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Mirror backing cover damaged
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size: 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size: 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size: 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Recommend replacing, Tyre size: 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front passenger front tyre at 3mm 235/45/17/97w avon
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY62 TCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?
FY62 TCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.
Is FY62 TCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY62 TCJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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