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FY62 WFT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,154 mi
Last recorded141,154 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 12 Aug 2020 94,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,695 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 87,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.0mm with cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner edges

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,255 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 WFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

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

Is FY62 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WFT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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