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FY62 WOA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

302,790 mi
Last recorded302,790 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 WOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 302,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 276,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 264,912 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 248,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 235,642 miles

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 225,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 225,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 220,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 193,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 169,226 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,950 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,068 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 WOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WOA, 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 WOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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