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FY62 WKD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,286 mi
Last recorded63,286 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,286 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacement 235 45 17 97YXL CONTI CPC6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged WORN AND FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR WITH SPRINGS IN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,191 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 17 97YXL CONTI CPC6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN AND FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 59,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 17 97YXL CONTI CPC6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN AND FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,331 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily split in tread and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily worn and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 55,331 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily split in tread and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily worn and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 50,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,786 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside 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 11 Sep 2020 46,694 miles

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

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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,007 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre mis shaped inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2019 43,007 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre mis shaped inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 34,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,102 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,702 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 WKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WKD, 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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FY62 WKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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