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FY62 WLB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2022 108,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,085 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 87,451 miles

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

emission to clean to get reading

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,698 miles

Nearside Front both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,794 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,413 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 WLB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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