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FY62 WHN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,060 mi
Last recorded84,060 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 WHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,691 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,690 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,285 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 70,285 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,453 miles

advise(centre exhaust sleeve badly corroded)

advise(front discs surfaces corroded )

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,892 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise(o,s,f tyre marginal)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,635 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(wear& corrosion on front & rear discs)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,246 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 WHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

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

Is FY62 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WHN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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