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FY62 WHU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,956 mi
Last recorded187,956 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 187,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 178,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 169,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 159,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,219 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded centre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 138,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,561 miles

Rear brake discs have a 5-10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, 6mm approx.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,053 miles

(ALL)tyre inflation valve stems deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,674 miles

all tyre valve stems slightly stress cracked

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 4mm

both front wipers smearing slightly

minor bodywork - no sharp edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

FY62 WHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is FY62 WHU safe to buy?

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