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FY62 WHT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,983 mi
Last recorded52,983 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 52,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,958 miles

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,404 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,375 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,642 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 WHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

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

Is FY62 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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