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FY62 WMK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,822 mi
Last recorded135,822 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going opaque with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight going opaque with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 128,810 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going opaque with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight going opaque with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 112,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,709 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,428 miles

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

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

No emissions at time of test

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,379 miles

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

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

No emissions from exhaust at time of test

Rear Both rear tyre worn uneven

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

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

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WMK 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 84.6%.

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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

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

Is FY62 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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