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FY62 WVO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,853 mi
Last recorded152,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 152,853 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 149,422 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB switch. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 149,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB switch. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Severely out of shape on inner edge and also partially devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2023 134,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,741 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower daytime running light not working

Offside Front inner door handle sticky but still opens ok

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2021 114,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,042 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr/nsr ()

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,102 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 WVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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