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FY62 WMP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 76,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 73,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,723 miles

o/s/f dat time running light inop/rear wiper blade missing

Pass 28 May 2021 68,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively The Blade is split in the middle. (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,089 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 WMP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY62 WMP 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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