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FY62 WWN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 WWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 106,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,129 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf bumper damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,896 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 35,572 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 35,571 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre's worn inner edge. 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,839 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,838 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,223 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 WWN, 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 WWN registered?

FY62 WWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is FY62 WWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WWN 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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