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FY62 WNC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 110,568 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 106,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,812 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,559 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low on braking material and close to touching lipped/worn brake disc (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake fluid at 2%.. advise replacing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,474 miles

Spare tyre damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2015 41,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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 WNC 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 92.3%.

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 WNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY62 WNC?

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What year was FY62 WNC registered?

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

Is FY62 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WNC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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