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FY62 WKL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 113,909 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,lower arms

Fail 25 Aug 2026 113,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,lower arms

Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,107 miles

both front tyres wearing low

handbrake button worn

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

handbrake button worn

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,355 miles

small cut n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs,towbar

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,569 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,750 miles

o/s n/s front arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,460 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,324 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,382 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 WKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

FY62 WKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is FY62 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WKL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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