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FY62 WFM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,499 mi
Last recorded155,499 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 WFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 155,499 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside side repeter damaged but working as should

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 140,309 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 122,650 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil high

Fail 6 Jun 2024 122,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil high

Pass 14 Jun 2023 110,458 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 93,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,627 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,032 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,275 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 WFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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