MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust sleeve corroded.Likely to fail shortly.
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes.O/S one is worse. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both.235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wiper blade starting to smear.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both track control arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both.N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/torn, although still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FY62 WGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?
FY62 WGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.
Is FY62 WGM safe to buy?
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