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FY62 WXM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,147 mi
Last recorded166,147 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 166,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 150,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 150,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,207 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 126,207 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 106,679 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 106,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 95,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,713 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,713 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 70,584 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Aug 2017 70,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light (on) (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,066 miles

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,390 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 WXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

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

Is FY62 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 WXM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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